On a cool January morning in New Orleans, Claire was stringing Mardi Gras beads on her fence posts, getting into the spirit early. Fat Tuesday was early this year and she was excited. She looked [...]
Every year when the holidays roll around, I find myself watching at least one version of A Christmas Carol. No matter if it is an old black-and-white version, the Muppet version, or a newer one, [...]
Every November, I find myself thinking about the families who sit across from me in my office, families trying to make sense of change they didn’t expect. Maybe that’s why this story from one of [...]
The moment a parent first imagines their child’s future, they picture possibility: school, work, independence, happiness. But for families of children with developmental disabilities, those [...]
May is National Elder Law Month—a time when we pause to think about the choices we make as we age and how those decisions, or lack thereof, affect our independence. At our firm, we use this month [...]
Planning for Charitable Giving The gravity of the word legacy often triggers thoughts of financial assets and property, but your legacy is much more than what you own. While property and assets [...]
Why Long-Term Care Insurance Matters for Your Financial Future Planning for the future involves making critical financial decisions that will protect you and your loved ones in the years ahead. [...]
When I started my practice in 2002, we didn’t even have a way for someone to pay with a credit card – which was fine since most of my clients preferred to use checks. Twenty years later, not only [...]
When I visit with clients who are returning to update their wills, I will often ask if they’ve taken the time to talk with their children about the documents they executed. “Oh, no, but they know [...]
An Ethical Will: Beyond the Basics Most attorneys can write a list a mile long about why it’s important to get your estate planning completed. The reasons range from the legal to the practical. [...]
