by Amanda Spence | Sep 23, 2024 | Probate and Estate Administration, Wills and Estates
One of the most important tasks in administering an Estate is making sure that the creditors of the deceased person are paid. If the decedent owned real estate, making sure that the Notice to Creditors has been published and that the valid claims of the creditors have...
by Amanda Spence | Sep 13, 2024 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources, Medicaid
If a family member suffers a sudden health event, such as a stroke, or a parent with dementia has gradually lost the ability to live on their own, you may be faced with trying to find a nursing home or assisted living facility for them. When you realize that your...
by Amanda Spence | Sep 12, 2024 | Divorce, Elder Law, Family Law, Premarital Agreements
If you’re getting married later in life, there are many good reasons to sign a premarital agreement. The older you are when you get married, whether it’s a first or a subsequent marriage, the more likely you are to have accumulated assets that you want to protect in...
by Amanda Spence | Sep 9, 2024 | Elder Law, Medicaid
A current TikTok trend involves various professionals listing five things they’d never do. In that vein, here’s our take: 1. Turn down Long Term Care Insurance If your job offers long-term care insurance as a benefit or you have the opportunity to obtain such...
by Amanda Spence | May 1, 2023 | Elder Law, Elder Law Resources
We all would prefer to live in our own home or apartment, rather than moving to a nursing home or assisted living facility. Unfortunately, if a senior does not have family living in the area who can check in on them or help with transportation to doctors’ appointments...
