Each family has its own set of personalities, issues, and circumstances, and “one size” does not “fit all.” Certainly this is the case with gifting money to children or grandchildren. We all like the idea of being able to provide…
I read an interesting article recently in Family Law Quarterly, (Vol. 48, No. 1, Spring 2014) entitled “Collaborative Divorce: The Unexpectedly Underwhelming Advance of a Promising Solution in Marriage Dissolution” written by Luke Salava. A Minnesota attorney, Mr. Stuart Webb,…
No. But, you should know: Those who suffer from a terminal illness are brave and special people. Each illness, each individual, and each situation is unique. Some suffer greatly throughout their illness, some only at the very end of their…
Most people are surprised to find there are so many different varieties of dementia when a loved one is diagnosed. What’s more is that they often are frustrated that a precise diagnosis for a loved one is rarely possible. It’s…
I recently attended a program which brought together hospital administrators, attorneys, and social workers to discuss issues and confusion that come up with Health Care Directives (HCD). The problems commonly arise when the health care agent (the person granted the…
If you’re worried about being able to stay at home as you age for as long as possible, or if you know your parents wish to stay at home, and it’s getting harder to feel confident about their safety and…
PART III: Third-Party Special Needs Trusts (or “Supplemental Needs Trusts” in Minnesota) This is the third and final entry in a three-part series on special needs trusts – trusts able to provide additional or “special” funds for a disabled person…
PART II: Pooled Special Needs Trusts This is the second entry in a three-part series on special needs trusts – trusts able to provide additional or “special” funds for a disabled person who has limited resources and may already be…
PART I: First-Party Special Needs Trusts This is the first entry in a three-part series on special needs trusts – trusts able to provide additional or “special” funds for a disabled person who has limited resources and may already be…
The area of law described as “Elder Law” is a relatively new area, and arguably, one of the most quickly expanding areas of law, due in large part to the aging population of baby-boomers. Although Elder Law attorneys do specialize…