Unfortunately, far too many celebrity estate planning mistakes were completely avoidable but became a matter of public record due to the way in which the celebrity planned or failed to plan for their future. Amy Winehouse, Prince, and Aretha Franklin are just a few examples of unfortunate estate planning failures. However, when Burt Reynolds passed… Read More »
Monthly Archives: January 2019
Understanding Medicaid’s Five Year Look Back Period
Congress has established a variety of rules about ineligibility for Medicaid. In addition to these federal rules, there are also issues you should be aware of at the state level. The ineligibility period for Medicaid is also referred to as a penalty period. This specifically relates to applicants who transferred assets shortly before applying in… Read More »
What Services Does an Elder Law Attorney Provide?
There are several reasons you might want to form a relationship with a lawyer who has experience in both estate planning and elder law. As your life evolves, what you need from an attorney could change, especially as you look towards retirement. Most elder law attorneys help you with a variety of legal concerns related… Read More »
Do You Have Your Most Important Papers Protected?
The news has been filled with plenty of stories about devastating and tragic events that have forced people out of their homes suddenly. This is why it’s so important for everyone to have a plan for how they will access their important documents and information if they are suddenly forced out of the home and… Read More »