How Aging Affects Sleep
We often hear from our elders – “I had a terrible sleep last night.” Or perhaps “I kept waking up with my mind racing and couldn’t fall back to sleep.” Sleep patterns tend to change, and that is perfectly normal…
The Importance a Letter of Intent
A letter of intent (LOI) can address many issues in both business and in more personal realms. Your LOI is a valuable piece in your estate planning, and although it is an informal letter, it can more fully represent your…
Trusts for Your Pets
No matter what kind of pet you have, it is possible to provide for them after you are gone or no longer can tend to their needs by creating a pet trust. A pet trust is a legal arrangement that…
Lessons Learned: Senior Loneliness after COVID-19
For many seniors and near seniors, growing older can be a challenge and not the pleasant experience they envisioned. Diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, heart conditions, and pulmonary problems are common hurdles to overcome or manage. Apart from these well-known…
The Importance of Estate Planning for the LGBTQ+ Community
However, you identify yourself, estate planning is crucial to protect your loved ones. In the LGBTQIA+ community, estate planning can legally protect against discrimination even if others are reluctant to recognize your relationship and your desire to permit your partner…
Who Does the Probate Attorney Represent?
Knowing the lawyer’s role is one of the first steps you should take at the beginning of the probate process, regardless of whether you are the Executor or an heir of the probate estate. One of the biggest sources of…
Having a Will Is Crucial
Your last will and testament is a set of legal instructions that communicates your wishes regarding your dependents and how to dispose of your property when you die. If you have people who you love and care for, then creating…
Personal Property Memorandum in Your Estate Plan
When parents pass away, family members sometimes end up arguing over mom or dad’s favorite items. Arguments can take place over things like a coffee mug, a piece of jewelry or a painting. These types of arguments can be eliminated…
Remotely Taking Care of Your Estate Plan
Since the advent of COVID-19, keeping physical distance between us has been crucial to stop this virus. Call or email us to find out how we can help you complete your estate plan without taking a single step outside your…
Alzheimer’s Patients and Overmedication
The concurrent use of multiple prescription medications, or polypharmacy, is prevalent in the elderly American population. The more medications a person takes, the higher the risk of dangerous drug-drug interactions and increased possibility of inappropriate prescribing, adverse drug reactions, hospitalization,…