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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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

Often in estate planning, attorneys present the idea of guardianship and/or conservatorship as a bad thing - something to be avoided. In a perfect world, we could move through our lives from cradle to grave without such things. Read More

One common area of trouble we find that our clients have is planning for those in our lives who need a little extra help. Read More

One of the most common elements of many estate plans is a Trust. People toss that word around with little regard as to what it is, or how it can work for you! Read More