Estate Planning
The holiday season is a time for families to come together, sharing meals, memories, and laughs. While the urge to keep things light-hearted is understandably strong, for many families, this is the only time of year where everyone can be together under the same roof and taking some time to discuss some ‘heavier’ issues can […]
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As a part of your Estate & Life Care Planning, it is important to understand the documentation you need to grant your loved ones the ability to speak for you. An advance healthcare directive is one such document we stress to our clients’ of all ages is important to create now. Perhaps you go to […]
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The importance of creating a living trust can not be understated for both you and your family. A living trust (also known as a revocable living trust) ensures that your personal information is kept private and is an invaluable tool for estate planning. It offers a private, efficient, and stress-free way to transfer property and assets […]
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Families coping with medical issues may require help meeting their needs and enjoying their best possible quality of life. Home health care services offer that extra help, with an array of clinical specialties. Two of those specialties—hospice care and palliative care—provide customized pain management services in the comfort of home, but in different ways and for different […]
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When it comes to estate planning, most people first think of creating a will and/or trust to ensure their assets are protected and passed on to their descendants after their death. One step that is often overlooked but equally important is assigning Power of Attorney (POA). While you may like to think that while alive […]
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In “blended families,” children from a prior relationship live and are often being raised by a newly married couple, and sometimes with the children of that couple as well. Although this situation can be very beneficial for all of the family members and can create a positive and nurturing environment, this type of family structure […]
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Estate Planning can be confusing due to the countless options available and the “best” estate planning option for you depends on many different factors. Estate Planning can be boiled down to a simple definition. An estate plan ensures that the right people are able to care and make decisions for you in the event you […]
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While all estate planning is important, and generally at Scott Bloom Law we handle cases involving the elderly, it takes on greater significance when you have a child with special needs. Having helped families before in creating estate plans for children with special needs, we recognize the pain points involved. Some of the difficulties of […]
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As one gets closer to the twilight years in life, they begin to ponder their legacy and what they are leaving behind for their beloved family members. While in the past the idea of asset preservation was considered strictly for those with immense wealth, today it is recognized that everyone should have a plan for […]
Read More In our last blog post, we discussed what Estate Planning is and how an Elder Law Attorney can help you and your family develop a plan that provides protection and peace of mind. We mentioned that when creating an estate plan the list of documents involved can be quite long and, to some, even overwhelming. […]
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