Signs of Elder Financial Abuse and Legal Steps to Stop It Elder financial abuse is one of the most underreported and devastating crimes affecting older adults today. It doesn’t always…

Guardianship vs. Conservatorship: What’s the Difference? When a loved one can no longer manage their personal affairs or finances due to age, illness, or disability, the legal system offers two…

What Is a Special Needs Trust and Who Needs One? If you’re caring for a loved one with a disability especially a child or dependent adult the thought of their…

Legal Steps to Take When a Loved One Is Diagnosed With Dementia A dementia diagnosis is life-changing for the person affected and their entire family. While the emotional impact can…

Estate Planning Checklist for Parents of Disabled Children Caring for a child with special needs comes with deep love, constant advocacy and unique financial and legal planning needs. As a…

How to Legally Transfer Property Before Death If you want to ensure your home or other assets pass smoothly to your loved ones without legal headaches, transferring property before death…

How to Avoid Probate With Smart Estate Planning Probate is a legal process that can be time-consuming, public, and costly and many families don’t realize until it’s too late that…

Understanding Probate Court: What to Expect If you’ve recently lost a loved one, you might find yourself hearing the word “probate” for the first time and wondering what it means…

How to Handle Inherited Property With Siblings Inheriting property with siblings can be a blessing or a battleground. For many families, a shared inheritance like the family home represents deep…

Pros and Cons of Putting Your Home in a Trust For many Americans, their home is their most valuable asset financially and emotionally. So it makes sense to protect it,…