The Value of Medicaid Asset Protection and Qualified Income Trusts

The Value of Medicaid Asset Protection and Qualified Income Trusts

The Value of Medicaid Asset Protection and Qualified Income Trusts This past week, I had a 74-year-old client and her 78-year-old husband ask me if they should replace their current Joint Revocable Living Trust with a Joint Irrevocable Trust.  In this couple’s...
Why you need an Estate Planning Lawyer

Why you need an Estate Planning Lawyer

Estate planning is an important task that ensures that your assets and loved ones are protected in the event of your passing. Whether you’re looking to create a will, establish a trust, or plan for long-term care, an experienced estate attorney can help guide...
Prenuptial Agreement

Prenuptial Agreement

Nowadays, it is common among couples about to embark on married life for the first time- or prior to marrying a second or third time- to enter into a prenuptial agreement.  By executing a Prenuptial Agreement, a couple supersedes the marital laws that would otherwise...
WILL OR TRUST?

WILL OR TRUST?

One of the first questions clients ask me during initial consultations is “Trust Agreement or Will”? As with most things, the answer is “it depends.” A Will is generally used for smaller and/or less complicated estates and/or to name a Guardian...