| by Mariah Heppe, Covid-19, Elder Law & Medicaid Planning, Estate Planning, Guardianships and Conservatorships
by Mariah Heppe We all know that life has been known to throw a few curve-balls, but I think it is safe to say that the majority of us did not see COVID-19 coming. In this time of uncertainty, planning for right now and the future has never been more important. For...
| by Brendan King, Guardianships and Conservatorships, Probate
Many of you are familiar with the term Probate and associate it with a process that may occur after someone’s death particularly if they did not do an estate plan. However, you may be unfamiliar (as many people are) with the Living Probate process, which arises while...
| by Linda Cammuso, Guardianships and Conservatorships
By Linda T. Cammuso Choosing a guardian might just be the most difficult part of estate planning for parents with minor children. Not only does it force you to imagine a scenario where you are separated from your young children, but it also requires you to take a...
| Asset Protection, Estate and Trust Administration, Estate Planning, General, Guardianships and Conservatorships, Probate, Wills
By Carol F. Barton The tragic death of Actor Paul Walker in a high-speed car accident is a reminder that it is never too early to create an estate plan. Walker, who starred in The Fast and Furious movies, had the foresight to create an estate plan when he was only 28...
| Estate and Trust Administration, Guardianships and Conservatorships, The Firm
We are pleased to announce that Carol F. Barton, Esquire has joined our firm as associate attorney. Her practice concentrates on estate and trust administrations elder law and Medicaid planning, special needs and disability planning, and veterans’ benefits. Carol also...