What is an Advance Directive?
An advance directive is a document that provides direction about what types of medical treatment you want in cases when you cannot speak for yourself. The advance directive is sometimes […]
Do I need a trust? This is often one of the first questions asked by our estate planning clients. It’s a great question! But what kind of trust are they talking about? There are as […]
When people think about long term care, the conversation inevitably brings up a few questions: How will I pay for it? What services are really out there for me? Where do I start? […]
The Silver Tsunami is upon us and Washington State is taking measures to protect its residents. The Silver Tsunami is the bolus of baby boomers moving into and through their retirement years. As the Boomers […]
Aging can be complicated. With all the complexities of Medicare, Medicaid, and the ever changing landscape of long term care housing and placement matters, few families are able to identify all the options available to […]
I think there’s a good chance a portion of you newsletter readers will be thinking, “Aid and Attendance, what’s that?” So, at the risk of boring a few of you, we’re going to begin with […]
Despite all the best efforts to prepare for the future, it is likely that we will all face difficult situations as our loved ones age, particularly if they suffer from progressive memory loss or other […]
A few months back, our newsletter delved into the roles and responsibilities of an agent appointed under a power of attorney. In this episode, we will explore what it means to be a Personal Representative […]
We’re fresh off the deadline for the filing of our 2017 tax return. Now before you put taxes out of mind for another year, it’s important to look ahead to 2018. The federal legislature enacted […]
You should be happy. For years you’ve been bugging your mom to see an attorney and get her estate planning done. Then, to your great surprise, she finally did it. Will, health care directive, powers […]