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My Journey In Life Care Planning
For about 20 years, I have worked as an estate planning and elder law attorney. I consider myself lucky to have become a certified elder
Time to Declutter
Years ago, my best friend’s parents passed away in an airplane accident. I vividly remember going to their house with my mother to bring food
Why Estate Recovery Sounds Worse Than It Is
We recently received a distressed call from a husband that we represented about a year ago on a long-term Medicaid application for his wife who
Understanding Deeds and Tenancy-Related Lingo
There are three main types of legal ownership of property. The first, “Tenancy by the Entireties” is reserved for married couples. If the property is
Happy National Caregiver Day
One of the most overlooked and underappreciated groups are caregivers. Whether the caregivers are professionals or family members trying to help informally, caregivers are the
Get Ready George Jetson
I recently attended the national Life Care Planning Law Firms Association (LCPLFA) conference in Alexandria, Virginia. The speakers were terrific, but two got my undivided
What’s Not to Love?
What’s not to love? You may think you know, but peek into my world as a Bellomo employee and lead of the firm’s Life Care
Choose Carefully When Choosing Your Successor Trustee
It’s smart to work with an estate planning attorney to set up a will or a trust. But it’s not so wise to put these
An Unusual Clause in Robin Williams’ Trust
Even though Robin Williams has passed away, it might still be possible to see his name, likeness or voice in movies or advertisements. However, do
Important Victory for Salinger Heirs
A Tennessee court’s decision to transfer a lawsuit filed against the Salinger Literary Trust to New Hampshire could be a major victory for the heirs
Why the Value of James Brown’s Estate Matters
Litigation over the estate of James Brown has been ongoing for nearly a decade. The issue of whether Brown was married at the time of