Our Estate Planning & Probate Blog

When it comes to estate planning, a little information can go a long way. In our blog, our legal team explores common problems we see when reviewing estate plans, as well as tips you can put into practice immediately to protect your future.

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Same-Sex Couples Still Face Challenges and Still Need Estate Planning
Older same-sex couples still face challenges and need special estate planning despite the Supreme Court's decision legalizing ... Estate Planning

Date: 04/08/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Tough Health Issues Go Along with Longer Life for Women
Study reveals women will have more years of life than men but tough health issues loom. Because the expected norm is that the ... Estate Law

Date: 04/07/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Increased Taxation for the Rich Draws Mixed Responses
Americans are willing to eliminate the estate tax, reducing taxes for the rich, but they also want the rich to pay more ... Estate Tax

Date: 04/06/2016 Category: Estate Planning
There Is Still Plenty of Life in the Social Security System
Many Americans believe the Social Security system is about to collapse but it is more likely to continue because the system ... Elder Law

Date: 04/05/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Social Security Benefits Can Be Taxed
Social Security retirement benefits are sometimes taxable. As My San Antonio explains in "Will I Pay Taxes on My Social ... Elder Law

Date: 04/04/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Estate Planning May Sometimes Require Special Needs Considerations
If a family includes special needs members estate planning options can help assure care is provided. When parents with ... Estate Planning

Date: 04/04/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Applying for Social Security Isn’t Always Easy
When to apply for Social Security benefits and how to apply for Social Security benefits can be a challenge. The question ... Elder Law

Date: 04/01/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Murder Charge Filed against Hospice Director
Hospice director faces murder charges in murder-for-hire case. Hospice director Monica Patterson, who holds the position at a ... Elder Abuse

Date: 03/31/2016 Category: General
Estate Planning Could Include Postnuptial Agreements
Spouses may find it beneficial to use a postnuptial agreement to detail how property is divided. Married couples can enter ... Estate Planning

Date: 03/30/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Will ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Skip School?
Financial decision by Harper Lee's estate may turn out to be quite costly. People often find they never forget discovering ... Beneficiaries

Date: 03/29/2016 Category: Estate Planning
It Is Not Always Easy to Keep a Family Farm in the Family
A farmer may love the farm and love the work but that doesn't mean that all the children will. This can create an estate ... Estate Planning

Date: 03/28/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Living Wills Gain Popularity in Japan
The U.S. has long had an established right to refuse life-extending medical care through living wills which refuse certain ... Estate Planning

Date: 03/25/2016 Category: Estate Planning

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