Selecting an Executor
June 17th, 2022
When outlining your estate, one of the most important decisions you will make is picking your executor. The executor of a Will is the individual who will oversee the execution of your will, disbursing property, and settling final affairs.
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How To Make An Estate Plan
May 6th, 2022
Estate planning is a key feature of any adult’s life, but very few people understand exactly how the process works to get it. Depending on which provider you use, the individual steps may vary slightly, but overall the process is similar. Making, o…
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Choosing an Estate Attorney: A Simple Guide
April 28th, 2022
Choosing an estate attorney to help you draft your plan is easily one of the hardest parts of the job. There are many factors to considered, and for those who are out of the loop, it’s easy to make catastrophic mistakes. You can use this guide to p…
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What Happens When Someone Dies Without A Will?
April 22nd, 2022
It can make the worst even worse, a loved one has died without a will (0r any kind of planning). It happens every day, and always leaves loved ones in a lurch. When this happens, it’s up to the family to navigate Probate Court. Ideally, people navi…
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What Is Power of Attorney?
April 6th, 2022
One of the most common questions we get at Middleton Law Offices is “What is a power of attorney?” It’s an understandable question. The media likes to talk about it a lot, but very rarely goes into any kind of detail. Most people think it h…
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Can Probate Be Avoided?
March 2nd, 2022
One of the most common questions we hear is “Can probate be avoided?” It’s an understandable question. Probate Court is, in short, awful. In addition to being complicated and time-consuming, it can also become expensive. Situation pending, even…
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What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid?
January 1st, 2022
Medicare and Medicaid are two different government programs for healthcare. It is important to understand the difference between them. Here, we will discuss how the program benefits differ, how eligibility for each program is established, and discuss…
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Categories: Estate Planning
How the New VA Budget Affects You and Your Loved Ones
December 1st, 2021
VA Budget Changes According to a recent American Community Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 19 million Veterans live in the United States. For Veterans, some of the most significant problems are health-related. In addition to health issu…
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The Newest Aspect Of Estate Planning: Long Term Care
November 1st, 2021
Introduction Most Americans do not know (or refuse to accept) the facts surrounding their potential need for long-term care and the costs associated with it. This was reconfirmed recently in a telephone survey of 1,735 Americans over the age of 40, f…
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Deter Depression in Seniors
October 1st, 2021
It is easy to succumb to the dark clutches of depression at any stage of life. Life is full of surprises and twists, and not all of them have a positive effect on the psyche. However, once a senior is in the grasp of depression, it is often difficult…
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