by beth | Sep 14, 2018 | Estate Planning, Videos, Wills
Estate planning has become my favorite part of my practice. You may be thinking, Ugh, I don’t want to think about my death. Push pause on that one. Hit the snooze button. Well, no. Don’t. The time to get this done is actually now. Avoid airport panic First, if you...
by beth | Feb 9, 2018 | Elder law, Guardianship
Guest post by Pamela D. Wilson, advocate for family and professional caregivers. We love our cars. Some of us love the type of car we own and the way it looks: sporty, shiny or compact. For others it’s the way our cars make us feel when we’re driving: a convertible...
by beth | Dec 15, 2017 | Estate Planning, Probate Court
As you look ahead to the New Year, you might set new goals or make resolutions dealing with your health, wealth and happiness. But the start of the year is also a great time to get organized with estate planning. Sure, it’s great to save some money or make your first...
by beth | Nov 13, 2017 | Elder law, Guardianship
The following is a guest post by Marie Villeza of ElderImpact.org. Her mission is to empower seniors against ageism by providing information they need to keep control of their own lives. Marie developed ElderImpact.org to provide seniors and their caregivers with...
by beth | Sep 11, 2017 | Conservatorship, Estate Planning, Family Law, Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Probate Court
There is a common observance among lawyers: In family law, the parents fight over the children; in elder law, the children fight over the parents. Sadly, this is often true and can lead to costly litigation. What starts out as a dispute among siblings as to whether a...
by beth | Aug 17, 2017 | Estate Planning, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Wills
The following is a guest post by Fran Myers who started a nonprofit called Advance Care Advocate to meet the needs of those without a health care advocate. She coaches families, acts as an agent (primary or secondary) and speaks for groups, organizations and...