Estate Planning & Elder Law Posts

Divestment: Understanding legal alternatives

With nursing home costs topping $100,000 per year it’s no wonder seniors need Medical Assistance or Medicaid when they hit a major health crisis Read More »


Legal advice pays off when buying/selling a home

For most of us, a house is our most expensive and significant purchase in life. If ever there is a time to call in professional help, this would be it. Read More »


Pandemic-proof your estate plan

5 estate plan changes to make in the wake of COVID-19 Read More »


COVID-19 brings push for estate planning

It’s always a good time to plan for the “just in case” scenarios. Read More »


Prime Times (and Reasons) to Recheck Your Will and Estate Plans

You finally realized the importance of writing your will a few years ago and got it done. Whew. That's over with. Or is it?   Read More »


Avoid common estate planning mistakes

At first glance, estate planning can seem like an unpleasant task, but it's important if you want to decide how your assets will be distributed. Read More »


Planned Giving: Should we leave our favorite charity a percentage or specific dollar amount

Attorney Katelyn Doyle recommends using a percentage rather than a dollar amount in your will. Read More »


What we can learn from Picasso about estate planning

While one might be tempted to think of estate planning as merely having your will in place, it's really about much more. It's like a puzzle, where you need to be certain all the pieces fit together.  Read More »


Charitable giving: tips for gifts that last

As another season of giving rolls around, many again will be deciding whether to give, to whom and how much. Read More »


Estate planning eases headaches and heartaches for survivors

While you may not have a fortune to bequeath, most people have at least some assets to leave behind. Read More »