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Can a person have more than one conservator? Do you have an elderly relative that is having trouble taking care of himself? Has he neglected naming a power of attorney to handle his finances and medical decisions? In situations such as this, families may
How Can I Spot and Avoid Medicaid/Medicare Scam? As technology gets better, so do Medicaid and Medicare scammers. That’s why its becoming increasingly important for Senior Citizens to learn of the types of scams out there, so that they can snuff them out before they
Think of the Children – What Happens to Them if You Die It’s something we all know – that our children are the most important things in our lives. And, while we’ll certainly do our best to take care of them for as long as
Choosing Between a Revocable Trust and an Irrevocable Trust What is a Trust? Trusts are employed by individuals and families to distribute their assets in a fast and cost-efficient way. Shared benefits of all trusts include the conservation of the time and costs associated with probate. In addition, the
Does A Trust Have to Be Registered With The State? If you’re a person who is familiar with the dealings of corporations, LLCs, or limited artnerships, then you might be inclined to think that trusts, a similar agglomeration of wealth, would be held to the
Dementia and Legal Planning Have you or someone you love been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s dementia? Every 66 seconds someone in America develops Alzheimer’s, and today, there are 5.5 million Americans living with the disease. Such a diagnosis can take an emotional toll on any family,
The Effect of the US’s Immigration Policy on Families in the US With the political sphere currently filled with alarmist rhetoric, it is important to maintain a clear perspective of what America’s immigration policy is, and how it is affecting children with illegal immigrant parents.
Amending Wills and Trusts Though amending your will or trust might sound like a confusing, daunting task, it is a rather straightforward process. While it’s not as simple as just taking a red pen to your will and scribbling out the parts you don’t like,
The Importance of Estate Planning: Myths Debunked Myth: Estate Planning is Only for the Rich Truth 1: Small Assets Matter Homes, small businesses, and stock market investments are among the many assets that family members may be due to inherit after you pass. Even if
8 Rules of Asset Protection You never know what life will throw at you, so it’s important that you prepare for the unknown and unexpected. This includes protecting your assets in an appropriate, safe, and timely manner. Asset protection is the process of safeguarding one’s