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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A Big Price Tag Attached to Fixing Medicare Appeals Backlog
A bill to straighten out the backlog of Medicare appeals could cost $1.7 billion. With a 587-day Medicare appeals backlog, ... Elder Law

Date: 03/07/2016 Category: General
Caregivers Need Help To Cope with Challenges Also
Helping a loved one when they are not able to care for themselves, whether because they are ill or frail due to advancing ... Estate Planning

Date: 08/12/2015 Category: General
Arbitration in Nursing Home Contracts are Enforceable Nationwide
In 2012, a U.S. Supreme Court ruling made it legal for nursing homes in New York State to use and enforce arbitration ... Elder Law

Date: 08/04/2015 Category: General
Houston, We Have a Problem! What Happens If an Astronaut Dies in Space?
For the first time since the Apollo missions, there is serious talk of more manned spaceflight missions, and it is raising an ... Estate Planning

Date: 04/23/2015 Category: General
A Super Bowl Win Won’t Get Tom Brady out of Paying His Taxes
A Super Bowl win and a free truck? Tom Brady has a lot to celebrate. In fact, he's so happy he may even give his new truck to ... Gifting

Date: 02/18/2015 Category: General
Hot Market for Business Sales
The last big M&A wave happened in the early 2000s, according to Ward. A very active M&A period is usually accompanied ... Business

Date: 06/28/2014 Category: General
Ohio Elder Justice Initiative
"Older Ohioans are vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation for a number of reasons," Attorney ... Elder Law

Date: 06/07/2014 Category: General
Elder Abuse Cases: For Every One Reported, Five Go Unreported
"The number of elder abuse reports continues to increase slightly every year," said Jill Berntson, social services ... Elder Law

Date: 05/24/2014 Category: General
Retirees — Are Your Pet Expenses Manageable?
Warning: Don't let your pets crack your nest egg. "The topic of pet expense is rarely discussed," says Richard ... Asset Protection

Date: 05/13/2014 Category: General
Mickey Rooney Raises Awareness Of Elder Abuse Crimes
Rooney helped draw attention to the hidden and underreported crimes associated with elder abuse through his unique role as a ... Elder Law

Date: 04/25/2014 Category: General
Fraud Target: The Elderly
There are various reasons why our elders are such easy prey for these thieves. People taking advantage of other people is ... Elder Law

Date: 03/30/2014 Category: General
Estate Tax Vs. Inheritance Tax
"An estate tax is primarily based on the total value of a decedent's estate compared to the state's estate tax exemption ... Estate Tax

Date: 03/13/2014 Category: General

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