As we have discussed in previous newsletters, one of the best kept secrets of the Department of Veterans Affairs is the veteran’s pension...

Benjamin Franklin said there were only two things certain in life: death and taxes. Yet in spite of everyone having an expiration date,...

Probate is the legal process by which the estate of a deceased person is settled. Regardless if someone dies with or without a will,...

Following the death of Aretha Franklin, it was reported that she did not have a will or trust. Although the Queen of Soul’s estate has...

A recent Bloomberg View article explores the implications of General Electric’s multi-billion dollar losses from its long term care...

I’m often asked if I specialize in elder law. Not only do I answer “yes”, I typically try to explain the reason for my answer. While...

A recent Kaiser Health News article (“Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: How To Choose”) offers some helpful advice on choosing between a...

What is Estate Planning? Estate Planning is preparing for the orderly transfer of everything you own at your death. In short, it is...

One of the most important documents in your estate planning portfolio is a Durable Power of Attorney. This document allows an individual...

When an individual with sole ownership of a property dies, the probate court will usually determine who the property will go to. Without...