If you are a parent of a minor child, one of the most important parts of your estate plan will be the nomination of a guardian.  If you were to pass away without having named a guardian, or there is a disagreement over the nominated guardian, those interested in the care of your children will […]

Medicaid planning for nursing home care is just what it sounds like - taking action to prevent the total loss of your assets in the event you require long-term care in a nursing home.  Ideally, Medicaid planning is done at least five years before your anticipated need for nursing home care.  This is because when […]

Probate is the process by which a will is presented in court for a judge to determine its validity, to appoint and empower an Executor with Letters Testamentary to pay off the Testator’s debts and distribute their property and possessions to their beneficiaries. The following is a sample probate timeline.  It is an approximation and […]