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Why cremation has overtaken burial in America

Death is a five-letter word, but it may as well be a four letter word to many Americans. We don't like talking about our eventual demise or planning for it. Far less than 50% of Americans have a clear end of life plan.

Should My Parents Give Me Title to All Their Property Before They Die?

There's a big difference between gifted and inherited assets, and it could cost you in taxes. What if parents at retirement age insist on transferring their assets under their children’s name to avoid estate taxes when they pass away? If they have a primary home, an investment property, and savings...

Lawyers offer free counsel to people who can’t afford to pay

EVERETT — The panic often is written on their faces.

How To Find Legal Advice If You Can’t Afford a Lawyer

Considering the average hourly rate for a lawyer in America ranges between $100-$300, many people can’t afford to hire an attorney. There is relief available, however, in the form of legal aid—an umbrella term for any service which provides legal assistance to those with low income. Here’s a look at your options.

Top 3 Myths About Personal Injury Lawsuits

Injury cases are often highly controversial. For example, people often disagree strongly about whether legal remedies are required to compensate for an injury, or whether the person received a fair or excessive amount.In this context, there are numerous myths surrounding...

Top Three Estate Planning Misconceptions

To put it quite simply, estate planning is one of the core responsibilities of adulthood.

How to Build Better Retirement Plans

Three experts from Morningstar offer their ideas on how to increase retirement savings.

4 Reasons to Use an Elder Law Attorney for Medicaid Planning

For most seniors, obtaining Medicaid to pay for nursing home care or care at home is a must. Here are a few reasons to use an elder law attorney to plan.

6 Things an Elder Law Attorney Can Do to Help Family Caregivers

If you’re a caregiver for a parent, spouse or senior loved one, an elder law attorney can help you and your family navigate the legal landscape of aging. Learn more from this list of six things that an elder law attorney can do to help family caregivers.

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The Importance of Pour-Over Wills

If your estate plan is largely controlled by a revocable living trust, you may also want to consider drafting a pour-over will. A pour-over will directs your remaining assets into your trust upon your death. Contact a Naperville estate planning lawyer for help with your pour-over will today. Call 630-756-1160.

How single folks should handle estate-tax planning under the new tax law

The hugely increased estate and gift tax exemption is indeed a tax cut for the rich.

Florence Elder Law Attorneys Can Help with the Difficult Issues

There may come a time when your elderly loved one shows signs of having diminished capacity. Let our Florence elder law attorneys assist you with these difficult issues.

Why You Need An Elder Law Attorney

20+ Years of Caring, Compassionate and Knowledgeable Legal Services

The elder law issues that require attention and guidance

Elder law encompasses a wide range of areas. Any one of them such as long-term care, guardianship and estate planning may likely surface in your life as well as the lives of loved ones. And whenever

What Questions Should I Ask My Elder Law Attorney?

There are a variety of specialty fields in the area of law. Elder law is an important area that focuses on the legal concerns of seniors. As and

Inheriting an IRA or Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan

When the account owner of a traditional individual retirement account (IRA) or employer-sponsored retirement plan dies, the remaining funds in the account pass to the named beneficiary (or beneficiaries).