Estate Planning Awareness

Many people, especially seniors, see joint ownership as an easy way to avoid probate and plan for incapacity, but there are major drawbacks to joint accounts. When people own property as joint [...]

Married couples have a special way to jointly own property in some states that has advantages over regular joint ownership. If you are married and own property jointly, you should make sure you [...]

Barbara Mancini, RN, MSN In February 2013, Barbara Mancini was arrested in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, and charged with aiding the attempted suicide of her dying 93-year-old father, Joseph [...]

When it comes to retirement planning, many Americans find themselves underprepared. A majority of baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) and Generation X’ers (born between 1965 and 1978) often [...]

The Social Security Administration has announced a 1.6 percent increase in benefits in 2020, nearly half of last year’s change. The small rise has advocates questioning whether the [...]

Living wills are among the least understood of all estate planning documents that I encounter in my law practice. The misunderstanding extends to even health care professionals who see the [...]

Often, in an attempt to save money, people will try to “DIY” (Do-It-Yourself) projects instead of hiring a professional who is trained to handle the specific task; estate planning is [...]

When you think about your future, what comes to mind? You probably think about places you’d like to visit, friends and family you want to see, and goals you’d like to accomplish. You probably [...]

Being appointed guardian of a loved one is a serious responsibility. As guardian, you are in charge of your loved one’s well-being and you have a duty to act in his or her best interest. If [...]

Asset protection planning is about protecting your assets from creditors — and it is not just for the super-wealthy. Anyone can get sued. Lawsuits can stem from car crashes, credit card [...]