Parents, grandparents and other family members concerned about an individual with special needs may decide to establish a special needs trust. A special needs trust can provide ongoing financial support for those who are not able to live independently. They can be a...
When an elderly adult is put into guardianship, one of the most important factors is incapacitation. This individual generally has to be declared incapacitated so that the court will establish guardianship and give someone else the ability to make decisions on their...
Updating an estate plan is critical. Many people write a plan and assume that they’re done. They have a will on file, so they don’t need to think about it again. But this is a problematic stance to take, as it could mean that the estate plan is significantly outdated...
