There is a lot to think about when you start working on an estate plan. You will have many decisions to make, and you want to be as informed as possible about your options. Start by reading the articles in our Elder Law and Estate Planning library. Our attorneys and legal researchers bring you detailed information on a variety of topics.
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Preparing for the Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease When you or a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, you should take some steps to prepare for what’s to come. We offer tips for coping with a diagnosis. -
Estate Planning Tips for Each Stage of Life—From 18 to 80 and Beyond! Our estate planning calendar tells you what you should be thinking about to protect your assets and your family at each stage of your life. Read our guide here. -
How Thinking About Your Funeral Now Can Spare Your Loved Ones Later on Whether you have strong feelings about your funeral or not, taking some steps now can save money and prevent conflict for your heirs. Here’s what we recommend. -
Making Your Hard-Earned Assets Judgement-Proof in Case You Are Sued If you are sued, how much would the plaintiff be able to get? Learn about protected vs. unprotected assets and how to protect what matters. -
’Til Death Do Us Part—But Then What? When your spouse dies, you are left behind to manage the estate on your own. An Elder Law attorney can help you assess your situation and make smart decisions. -
Avoid the Drama! Create a Comprehensive Estate Plan Now Word-of-mouth bequests and intentions have no legal standing after a death. If you know who you want to get what, work with our team to put it in writing now! -
Make Sure Your Assets Go Where You Want Them to Go With a Smart Estate Plan When heirs are unhappy with their inheritance, they might try to take what they want. Protect your estate from common forms of inheritance theft with our help. -
Being an Executor of a Will Is a Big Job. Are You Prepared? If you were named as an executor of a loved one’s or friend’s will, you need to understand your obligations and lack thereof. We explain how it works here. -
Avoid Common Pitfalls When Helping Children and Grandchildren Financially Today’s seniors are savers, and they often want to help the next generations with financial struggles. Learn how to avoid pitfalls when lending a helping hand. -
When Your Assets Are Tied Up in a Family Farm, How Do You Pay for a Nursing Home? If you are land rich but cash poor, as many farmers are, how can you manage a health crisis? Our Elder Law and Estate Planning attorneys have some advice.