Estate Planning & Elder Law Blog Digest

The recent decision by former President Jimmy Carter to transition to hospice brings much-needed attention to this crucial

Although there is certainly no shortage of people with selfish or malevolent intent, a great number of estate

A formal probate process involves specific, usually straightforward steps. Issues that may arise during the process can lengthen

There are certain provisions that people often forget to put in a will or estate plan that can

President Joe Biden is proposing a series of tax increases on investors and top-earning Americans in his annual

Federal estate taxes were created in 1916, taxing estates valued at over $5 million. This amount changed to

People approaching retirement ponder numerous questions. However, I’ve found that many of the most important questions revolve around

Nobody likes thinking about what happens if they should become incapacitated or die. However, we all need to

Contemplating your own death may not be on the list of things you’re eager to do.

A primary benefit of using TOD/POD designations is that assets held in the account will pass automatically to