Staying Current is Especially Important in the Pandemic

October 1, 2020 - Joshua K. Crawford

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, legal education

Chadwick Boseman Demonstrates the Importance of Planning

October 1, 2020 - Joshua K. Crawford

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, legal education

Tips for Caregivers

September 20, 2020 - Joshua K. Crawford

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?

September 4, 2020 - Joshua K. Crawford

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?

September 1, 2020 - Joshua K. Crawford

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, legal education, Uncategorized

Are You Entitled to Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefits?

July 23, 2020 - Joshua K. Crawford

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

July 1, 2020 - Joshua K. Crawford

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, legal education

Stimulus Checks and Nursing Homes

June 24, 2020 - Joshua K. Crawford

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

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, legal education

Avoiding Family Chaos in the Coronavirus Age

June 1, 2020 - Joshua K. Crawford

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, legal education

Families Gather in Novel Ways in Pandemic

May 1, 2020 - Joshua K. Crawford

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, legal education