Alzheimer’s Warning Signs July 8, 2011 - Andrew Smith Typically, in the months or years leading up to a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, a patient or his or her... Read More Elder Law
Elder Law: Beyond Estate Planning July 6, 2011 - Andrew Smith Did you know that an elder law attorney is not the same thing as an estate planning attorney? While elder... Read More Elder Law, Estate Planning
Probate Bonds: The Pro’s and Con’s July 4, 2011 - Andrew Smith The majority of attorney-drafted wills contain language with which the will maker waives the requirement for the executor to post... Read More Estate Planning, Probate, Wills and Trusts
What is the Cost of Florida Long-Term Care? July 1, 2011 - Andrew Smith Every year, Genworth Financial conducts a nationwide survey of long-term care costs. The report detailing the results of the2011 survey... Read More Long Term Care
What Will Your Retirement Look Like? June 29, 2011 - Andrew Smith The AARP Public Policy institute has released a survey that documents the impact of the recession on Americans aged 50-plus,... Read More Retirement Planning
Your Power of Attorney and Your Trust: How Do They Interact? June 27, 2011 - Andrew Smith A power of attorney is an essential estate planning document. It lets you appoint an agent to make a range... Read More Incapacity Planning, Wills and Trusts
Is Your Incapacity Plan Medicaid-Ready? June 24, 2011 - Andrew Smith Having an incapacity plan is vitally important. You never know when catastrophe may strike, and even the youngest and healthiest... Read More Incapacity Planning, Long Term Care, Medicaid
AARP Adds LGBTQ Microsite June 22, 2011 - Andrew Smith The AARP has constructed a new section  of its website dedicated specifically to issues of concern for older gay Americans.... Read More Estate Planning, LGBTQ
Parents: Make an Estate Plan and Enjoy the Same Flight June 20, 2011 - Andrew Smith Have you and your spouse ever taken separate flights to the same destination when you’re traveling without the kids, because... Read More Estate Planning, Parents w/ Young Children
What is a Mandatory Arbitration Clause? June 17, 2011 - Andrew Smith You’ve probably heard of people including no-contest clauses in their wills and trusts. A no-contest clause is language that’s included... Read More Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Estate Planning for Parents of Autistic Children June 15, 2011 - Andrew Smith If you’re the parent of a child with autism, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that one out of every  110... Read More Estate Planning, Parents w/ Young Children, Special Needs Planning, Wills and Trusts
Why a Special Needs Trust? June 13, 2011 - Andrew Smith Imagine you have a loved one – your daughter, for instance – who has special needs. And, imagine your loved... Read More Estate Planning, Parents w/ Young Children, Special Needs Planning, Wills and Trusts