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VA BENEFITS

Q. I heard there are changes to the eligibility for VA pensions and other veterans’ needs based programs. What are the changes and when do…

RETIREMENT ASSETS

Q. Can I pass my retirement assets by will? A. Maybe, but are you sure you want to? If you are talking about a pension…

MISTAKES IN WILLS

Q. What mistakes should a person avoid when doing a will? A. I have chosen the five[i] following mistakes to avoid. NOT HAVING A WILL…

MEDICAID APPLICATION SELF HELP

Q. Should I complete a Medicaid application for my Mother on my own? A. It depends. Often relatives are able to fill out the forms…

FRAUDULENT TRANSFERS

Q. My mother has some fault in a small car accident. I’m concerned that she doesn’t have enough car insurance and think she should place…

PET TRUSTS

Q. I’ve been told I have a terminal condition and want to make arrangements for my pets. What can you tell me about pet trusts…

POWER OF ATTORNEY AFFIDAVITS

My father named my mother, then me as his attorney-in-facts in a financial power of attorney. Both my parents are now in care facilities and…

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

As the personal representative what kind of things do I need to think about before I settle my friend’s estate? Estates vary widely, but basically…

LIFE ESTATE DEEDS

My father named my mother, then me as his attorney-in-facts in a financial power of attorney. Both my parents are now in care facilities and…