You should discuss your estate planning with your spouse or life partner carefully. Before meeting with an estate planning attorney, it is best to discuss your ideas to present a united goal. This conversation can be challenging if you and your…
Veterans' health, education, home loans, and other benefits are being expanded to address the growing population of US military veterans. VA disability payments are one of the most common entitlements veterans overlook yet are often one of the most essential…
It can be difficult to discuss your parents' will or estate plan with them. Many adult children put off having the “dreaded talk” with parents and are unprepared when an unforeseen event like an accident or illness happens. A 2022 survey…
Older and disabled individuals are affected by a wide range of elder law issues. Lawyers who practice elder law assist seniors and loved ones in living better lives by advocating for them and creating legal plans for them. Elder law may include…
SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) applicants should be aware of some major disqualifiers before applying. Eligible individuals can benefit from both programs though they have distinct differences. The major difference is SSI eligibility qualification relies…
If you are applying for disability benefits, it makes sense to have a disability attorney represent your interests. Hiring a disability attorney can streamline the process for faster approval. Federal law regulates the fees when hiring a disability attorney to correlate…
In most cases, guardianship conjures up images of a child in the care of an adult relative or friend. However, you can employ the process to obtain legal rights over elderly or aging adults, usually, parents, who are losing their physical…
You can appoint a trusted individual to make decisions or conduct transactions on your behalf using a power of attorney. They could be related to personal finances, business operations, or medical needs and used for a single immediate purpose or an…
When you are considering your estate plan, or are in the middle of it, you may be wondering how your assets will be distributed and who should oversee this. A trust can be a great tool in your estate planning…
Whether you are identifying an executor (say, on your behalf) or you are the chosen executor, there are certain criteria to consider - the complexity of the task and how you will go about it. The following responsibilities follow the…