What will happen to your beloved pet if you are hospitalized and after you die? Without a plan in place for their care, pets risk ending up in a shelter, and especially for older pets, possibly being euthanized. Here are…
April 11, 2020: The Estate Planner LLC’s Updated COVID-19 Office Procedures During this difficult time, we want you to know we are here for you. We continue to serve our clients with their estate planning and elder law needs. We…
I was on a FaceTime call with my family recently – mom, dad, sisters, nieces. My dad confessed that he had been grocery shopping despite pleas from the rest of us to stay home. I’ve heard lots of GenXers, Millennials…
A When I’m Gone File is an act of love. It makes life so much easier for your grieving loved ones who are already struggling when you pass away. As an Estate Planning and Elder Law attorney I spend most…
COVID – 19 – Our Firm’s Response and New Procedures as of March 15, 2020 The Estate Planner’s mission is to help people protect themselves, their loved ones and their legacy with Estate Plans and Elder Law plans specifically tailored…
For anyone who has heard me speak about Estate Planning, ElderLaw and related topics, you already know that I believe Health Care and Financial Powers of Attorney are critical documents everyone who is 18 or older must have. Coronavirus –…
When it comes to protecting yourself, your loved ones and your legacy – having an estate plan is essential. The question is – what is the right estate plan for you and your family? Typically, estate plans are Will- or…
The SECURE Act (which stands for Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) went into effect yesterday - January 1, 2020. For estate planning purposes, the most significant change is the elimination of the “stretch” provisions in favor of a…
Many seniors enjoy the opportunity to be generous to their children by gifting them monetarily. In certain circumstances, however, there is a real concern that people who may be in need of long-term nursing care in the near future should…
Alzheimer’s is a chronic neurodegenerative disease typically with a long pre-clinical phase which gradually worsens. Initial symptoms are often mistaken for normal aging and include problems with language, mood swings, disorientation, loss of motivation, poor self-care and behavioral issues. There…