Being the executor of an estate is oftentimes an arduous and time-consuming endeavor. Generally, executors receive compensation for their work in addition to repayment for their personal contributions to costs relating to estate administration. What, however, can be deducted and reimbursed from the estate is up for debate. Obviously, taxes, postage, copies, probate fees, etc....Read More

 The disabled population likely experiences an amplified sense of vulnerability during disastrous happenings. The compounded risks encountered by the disabled during a catastrophic event are a real, and very serious, concern. A 2019 Act focuses on this hinderance and will attempt to bridge the accessibility gap for disaster response and preparedness for those living with...Read More

 If a beneficiary finds that assets were transferred away from an estate, he or she will usually seek to recover the assets.  Often, these sums are recovered and distributed to the intended beneficiaries.  Sometimes though, the assets are found to have been the product of a legitimate transfer. And other times, like in the following...Read More

There are many ways to approach Medicaid eligibility: spending down assets, exempt transfers, the creation of certain trusts, and general proactive planning before the look-back period. Some tactics, however, may not be as effective as they once were.Read More

It is not always what you sign – it’s also what you say. Long-term care facilities are businesses. Just like any other, these institutions seek payment for their services. If a facility is assured payment by a third-party, that person may be on the hook for the bill, even if he or she never signed...Read More

The last 100 years have brought vast technological advancements to the masses, including the computer, internet, and smartphone. These developments have changed the way we live our lives and the way we conduct business. Instead of calling the receptionist of a company and asking for directions, we simply navigate using our car’s computer system or an app. Instead...Read More

Medicaid is a useful resource for paying for the great expense of long-term care. Only the truly needy qualify; strict Medicaid rules dictate asset and income thresholds, along with penalties for certain transfers.  In addition to the traditional criminal penalties that come with Medicaid fraud, there may be a finding of unjust enrichment in civil...Read More

The growth and strength of our nation, with its vast geographic territory, is integrally connected to farming. Although the percentage of the population engaged in farming has shrunk dramatically since the nation’s early days, there are still two million farms in the United States. Unfortunately, the future of the family farm is in jeopardy. In...Read More

Business planning and estate planning often go hand in hand. Businesses started by parents are frequently passed down to their children, and in the absence of adequate forethought, the new relationships that are formed can quickly disintegrate, causing damage to both the siblings’ personal bond and to the business.Read More

Overcoming the presumption of improper transfers within a look-back period may be as simple as a keeping a few receipts.Read More