Category Archives: Elder Law
How Do I Avoid Probate?
What is Probate? Probate can be a public, costly, and time consuming process, during which a decedent’s debts are settled and assets are administered. Many probate cases take at least several months to settle, but in some cases, may even take years. In addition to being time consuming, probate adds an additional layer of stress […]
What Should I Look for in an Elder Law Attorney?
As we age, we face a new set of complications: What will happen if I can no longer take care of myself? Where will I live? Who will take care of me? For help with these and other issues of aging, it may be necessary to consult an Elder Law Attorney. Elder Law is a […]
Estate Planning Essentials
You may assume that Estate Planning is only for the elderly or the wealthy. However, the truth is that Estate Planning is for everyone, but many Americans overlook this during their lifetimes. According to a 2016 Harris Poll, 64% of Americans have not yet made a will, and of these, 55% have simply “not gotten […]
Why You Should Have a Living Will
In 2005, Terri Schiavo died at the age of 41, curled in a bed in a Pinellas Park hospice facility, unable to talk or think, when her feeding tube was pulled. Schiavo had been in a persistent vegetative state since the age of 26 following a cardiac arrest leading to severe brain damage. She underwent […]
What is Elder Law?
An Introduction to Elder Law. One question many of our clients ask us is, “What is Elder Law?” The answer is: Elder Law is complex and multi-layered, addressing numerous realms of law. Why do you need an Elder Law Attorney? Elder Law encompasses a variety of legal issues designed to protect the elderly and […]
