How Can I Help My Aging Parents?
As we age, so do our parents. It can be difficult to watch our parents experience the physical and mental... Read More
Elder Law
Joshua K. Crawford
Staying Current is Especially Important in the Pandemic
The President’s bout with COVID-19 demonstrates the importance of keeping planning current. A Health Care Power of Attorney appoints someone to make decisions for you if you’re not...... Read More
Estate Planning
Chadwick Boseman Demonstrates the Importance of Planning
Chadwick Boseman played many heroic American roles and the superhero role of the Black Panther. His death at age 43 demonstrated how it’s important to have at least...... Read More
Estate Planning
Tips for Caregivers
As the elderly population in the United States continues to grow at an unprecedented rate, the need for caregivers for... Read More
Elder Law
What Should I Do If I Receive a Crummey Notice?
If you are a beneficiary of a trust, it means that you have an interest in the assets held by... Read More
Wills and Trusts
Will Your Estate Plan Still Work If You Move?
Before the pandemic, Americans were more mobile than ever. When you move, you have to change your address, your voter registration, and all sorts of other things. But,...... Read More
Estate Planning
Are You Entitled to Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefits?
As a veteran or the surviving spouse of a veteran, you are likely entitled to a number of service-related benefits.... Read More
General
The Basics: Financial Power of Attorney
Powers of Attorney are part of even the simplest estate plan. A Power of Attorney allows your Agent to act for you. There are Powers of Attorney for...... Read More
Estate Planning
Stimulus Checks and Nursing Homes
Over the last several months, the United States economy has been hit hard as a result of battling the Covid-19... Read More
Elder Law
Irrevocable Medicaid Trusts
Medicaid is a state-federal partnership that provides medical benefit assistance to certain needy people, especially those over 65 years of age. However, you need to meet financial requirements...... Read More
Estate Planning
Avoiding Family Chaos in the Coronavirus Age
In this era of coronavirus, planning is more important than ever. This article includes a brief story about a couple who didn’t plan and the family discord it...... Read More
Estate Planning
Families Gather in Novel Ways in Pandemic
COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, has been a challenge confronting countries around the world. The disruptions from the social distancing required... Read More
Estate Planning