In the first part of this series, we discussed how some professional adult guardians have used their powers to abuse the seniors placed under their care. Here, we’ll discuss how seniors can use estate planning to avoid the potential abuse and other negative consequences of court-ordered guardianship. As our senior population continues to expand, an increasing […]

Elder abuse can take a wide variety of forms, but we think the worst of the worst is caused by unscrupulous adult guardians appointed by a court to care for seniors who are no longer able to care for themselves. And though you may not want to believe such a thing could happen, you need […]

What is a will? Today I’ll answer this important question for you. Basically, a will is a document that states how your assets get distributed and who’s in charge of making that happen after your death. However, a will does not apply to assets where you have a surviving joint owner or a living beneficiary designated. To learn more about how wills work, watch this short video.

Now that same-gender couples can legally marry in all 50 states, more Americans than ever before are enjoying the rights and benefits that come with marriage. Estate planning, in particular, is one arena where these new rights and benefits are readily apparent.With marriage equality, same-gender couples no longer have to pay exorbitant amounts of money […]

These days, lots of people consider their pets to be members of their family. Indeed, pets can become our closest companions. As such, it’s only natural you’d want to make sure your furry friend is provided for in your estate plan, so when you die or if you become incapacitated, your beloved companion won’t end […]

What is a will? Today I’ll answer this important question for you. Basically, a will is a document that states how your assets get distributed and who’s in charge of making that happen after your death. However, a will does not apply to assets where you have a surviving joint owner or a living beneficiary designated. To learn more about how wills work, watch this short video.