by Christine | Apr 21, 2015 | Advanced Health Care Directive, Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Living Trust, Power of Attorney, Probate, Trusts, Wills |
"The mess comes when you don't have proper estate planning," said Robert Nachshin, a family law attorney based in Los Angeles. An important tool in that toolbox is a prenup, which spells out how assets should be split up if the marriage fails or a spouse...
by Christine | Apr 3, 2015 | Advanced Health Care Directive, Asset Protection, Durable Power of Attorney For Finances, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA), Living Trust, Probate, Trusts, Wills |
While not all encompassing, these guides serve as a starting point to help your parents. There are many family dynamics at play when these types of planning conversations arise, so you need to be cognizant of patterns and relationships. Starting earlier will reap...
by Christine | Mar 31, 2015 | Advanced Health Care Directive, Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA), Living Trust, Trusts, Wills |
Once estate planning documents are in place, they should be revisited periodically. If there is a major change in your circumstances- good or bad, your attorney should know. How are those New Year’s Resolutions coming along for your finances and estate plan?...
by Christine | Mar 24, 2015 | Advanced Health Care Directive, Alzheimer's, Asset Protection, Conservatorships, Dementia, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills |
Accounting for the possibility of your own and your loved one’s eventual mental incapacity is a key part of any estate plan. If your loved one appears to be showing signs of diminishing mental acuity, ask if he or she has the proper documents in place. If so, find out...
by Christine | Mar 16, 2015 | Advanced Health Care Directive, Asset Protection, Estate Plan, Estate Planning, Inheritance, Living Trust, Power of Attorney, Probate, Tax Planning |
Follow This Guide for Help. Whether you want to provide for your family after your death or you just want to ensure that the process is as easy as possible for your family, estate planning is the easiest way to accomplish your goals. What exactly is estate planning?...
by Christine | Feb 19, 2015 | Advanced Health Care Directive, Conservatorships, Elder Abuse, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Living Trust, Nursing Home, Special Needs, Trusts |
The hits just keep coming in DJ Casey Kasem’s estate battle. "Detectives are still actively investigating the elder abuse case," LAPD spokesperson Jane Kimtold THR. "They want to be as thorough as possible before a case is presented to the...
