Those who are quite old or sick can be easily manipulated by those who wish to defraud or steal from them. Targeted attacks on vulnerable older people to exert what attorneys deem "undue influence" constitutes elder abuse. It disrupts the…
Removing contingencies from your real estate purchase is never a good idea. Waiving necessary due diligence through the mortgage, appraisal, or inspection processes to close the deal may create potentially negative short and long-term consequences. In some states, real estate…
Special needs trusts are often established and funded by families caring for someone with special needs. It can provide peace of mind to improve a family member’s future quality of life without jeopardizing their eligibility for government benefits. However, families…
Families can face challenges dealing with and formalizing the inheritance of values and assets, especially if they wait too long to start teaching values. Undoubtedly the best time to teach and empower your children as eventual inheritors of your family…
Over thirty years ago, Congress passed legislation protecting the savings of married couples in need of Medicaid coverage. These protections prevent husbands and wives from bankrupting themselves trying to fund care for their loved ones. They originally required states to…
Individuals with disabilities and special needs are supported by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). More options for individuals and families who support them to live as independently as possible are available. Multiple options are available to create and amend…
When you purchase a home, it includes a legal property transfer from one entity to another. Real estate transactions can become quite complex, especially as the market is ever-evolving with the increased presence of foreign buyers, publicly traded real estate investment trusts…
Every family system must deal with aging, which is something you cannot escape. It can be challenging for adult children to imagine their parents as seniors and to understand and respond to the reality that each parent will age differently.…
The inheritance of assets in a blended family can cause hurt feelings and inequitable distributions, as well as lengthy and expensive court battles. While you cannot legislate from the grave, you can carefully prepare your estate plan, distinctly accounting for…