We have five seminars that our attorneys are presenting at this month and next! Bankruptcy Updates: COVID-19 Changes to the Bankruptcy Code – The Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2020, April 26, 2021 SD FL Student Loan Program Virtual Workshop, May 10, 2021. Unpacking Medicaid Planning for the Non-Planners, April…
The most important thing about being a POA is to sign as POA! If you are assisting an elderly person with his or her finances, including contracting with vendors for services, such as home health services, assisted living arrangements, under a durable power of attorney, you must make clear to…
When creating a Power of Attorney, a lot of people simply download a form off the Internet, or use an old family form that may have been created decades ago. Simple things can make a world of difference. I spoke with a health care professional awhile back and she emphasized…
PROBATE COULD BE HELPFUL! Most discussions about estate planning involve probate avoidance. Most folks are familiar with the myth that “avoidance of probate” should be the number one estate planning goal. But is it so terrible that your assets have to go through probate? These are the reasons why…
WILL OR TRUST: HOW TO TELL THEM APART. People are often confused about whether they need a will or a trust. The following list helps you to understand their differences, but you should consult an attorney to make sure that one of these devices is appropriate for your set of…