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Why Not Just Use an Off-the-Shelf Power of Attorney Form?

by stinsonlaw | Aug 16, 2021 | Estate Planning

Power of Attorney A durable power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have. It allows you to appoint someone to act for you (your “agent” or “attorney-in-fact”) if you become incapacitated. Without a power...

Britney Spears Case Puts Renewed Focus on Guardianships and Less Restrictive Alternatives

by stinsonlaw | Aug 3, 2021 | Guardianship

Britney Spears’s legal fight to wrest back control over her personal and financial affairs has flooded the issue of guardianship in Klieg lights. While a full guardianship may be necessary for many individuals who are incapable of managing their own affairs due to...

Four Reasons Not to Leave Your Disabled Child’s “Inheritance” to your Non-Disabled Child

by stinsonlaw | Jul 15, 2021 | Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning

John and Nancy have two children, Michael and Maria. Maria is disabled and receives a number of public benefits to support her care needs. John and Nancy intend to leave their entire estate to Michael. Their logic is that Maria will continue to receive public...

Estate Planning to Protect Assets from Long Term Care Costs

by stinsonlaw | Jul 9, 2021 | Estate Planning, Medicaid

Estate Planning to Protect Assets from Long Term Care Costs The tightening of public benefits eligibility rules favor those with time to plan. If you have a family asset that is important to protect, whether it be a family business, farm, or accumulated savings,...

Dual Eligibility: How Qualifying for Both Medicare and Medicaid Can Help With Costs

by stinsonlaw | Jun 28, 2021 | Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security

Qualifying for Medicare hardly means free health care — there are still premiums and deductibles. However, people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid (called “dual eligibility”) receive help paying their out-of-pocket costs. What is Medicare? Medicare is...