by Lisa Dillman | Apr 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
This week’s post is going to provide a glimpse into nearly every estate planning consultation that I have with a client who is embarking on basic estate planning. Inevitably, we discuss whether the family needs a will or a trust. Its interesting that many families... by Lisa Dillman | May 29, 2014 | Advanced Directives, Conservatorship, Elder Abuse, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Medicaid Planning, Medicare Appeals, Nursing Home Negligence, Social Security Disability, Special Needs Planning, Veterans
As Americans are living longer lives due to medical advances and better eating habits, one area of the law, Elder Law, has emerged to assist America’s aging population. Elder Law can be best defined as the umbrella under which every issue pertaining to the elderly... by Lisa Dillman | May 29, 2014 | Advanced Directives, Estate Planning
Advanced Directives are a small part of an overall estate plan. They are the basic documents that everyone needs in place in case of emergency. Advanced Directives include a General Durable Power of Attorney, a Healthcare Power of Attorney, a HIPAA Authorization,... by Lisa Dillman | May 20, 2014 | Estate Planning
Many websites advertise “Do your Will or Trust here for free!” or “Free forms for Advanced Directives!” Seeing this makes everyone wonder if they can do it themselves instead of hiring an attorney. What many websites do not share is that online forms to create...