Posts by zola.support.team:
If You Do Not Want Your Executor to Receive a Commission, Put It In Writing!
Unfortunately, when a loved one dies, arguments may arise among the heirs to the estate (also known as the beneficiaries). One potential area of dispute may involve a commission due the Executor …
- Posted on: Aug 1 2014
Executor, Trustee, and Testamentary Guardian – What’s the Difference?
Legal documents can be difficult to understand, containing unfamiliar words. In the case of Wills, certain key terms frequently cause confusion – specifically, Executor, Trustee, and Testamentary Guardian. We …
- Posted on: Jul 8 2014
My Authority Under the The Power of Attorney Ended?
One important aspect of estate planning involves the Power of Attorney (POA). Much confusion abounds regarding when POAs stop being in effect. We hope the following discussion will help clarify …
- Posted on: Jul 1 2014
CCRC: An Alternate Long Term Care Option for Baby Boomers
Times change…. That’s a given. And, for those of us at or approaching retirement, how we expect to live out our senior years has certainly changed. In the not too …
- Posted on: Jun 17 2014
Observation Stays in the Hospital: The Impact on Medicare Beneficiaries
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) has designated May National Elder Law Month. Below is a recent article that appeared in the NAELA: Eye on Elder and Special …
- Posted on: May 6 2014
May is National Elder Law Month
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) has designated May “Elder Law Month.” NAELA members are attorneys who are experienced and trained in working with the legal problems …
- Posted on: May 1 2014
Taking the Law Into Your Own Hands Can Prove Costly
We’ve all heard the adage, “You get what you pay for.” When it comes to getting “do it yourself” legal material off of the internet vs. seeing an attorney, this …
- Posted on: Apr 29 2014
Living Trusts – Truths and Myths
Many of us accumulate assets over the course of our lives – assets such as a home, a business, stocks and bonds, jewelry, cars, and assorted other personal items of …
- Posted on: Apr 12 2014
Estate Planning: Three Things To Consider When Choosing An Attorney.
You’re ready to do some estate planning – a Will perhaps, or a Trust-related matter. You need to find a lawyer. There are certainly many attorneys from whom to choose. …
- Posted on: Mar 13 2014
How Late Is Too Late To Sign A Prenuptial Agreement?
A prenuptial agreement (prenup) is a written contract that two people enter into before they marry. There are many reasons for these contracts. Frequently addressed are issues regarding financial assets …
- Posted on: Feb 12 2014