We get a version of this question every week or two. I’m about to inherit something from a family member’s estate. How will it affect my public benefits?
What public benefits do you receive?
The answer is often confusing, and
Elder Law Issues
The Elder Law Issues blog, published by Fleming & Curti, PLC, focuses on legal topics relevant to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and their families. It covers estate planning, including wills, trusts, and probate administration, as well as fiduciary services such as guardianships and conservatorships. The blog addresses practical concerns like power of attorney, special needs planning, and care management. It also discusses emerging trends in elder law, such as alternative body disposition methods and legal disputes involving estates. The content aims to guide readers through complex decisions related to aging, incapacity, and end-of-life planning.
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March Wrap-Up: Guardianship and Conservatorship
By Jordan Young
Happy March! This month guardianships and conservatorships were in the news. The DOJ and VA signed a new memorandum that effects the VA’s involvement in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings. And, Britney Spears recent DUI arrest has some people wondering what…
Admission Agreements for Care Facilities
Admission agreements might be a necessary evil in the process of securing care for a loved one. The facility where you hope to place your family member has plenty of lawyers and legal advice. The agreement they present you does…
Hiring Caregivers for a Disabled Relative
Your are considering hiring caregivers for your parent, child, spouse or sibling. They live at home and require care — perhaps even nursing care. And their insurance and public benefits don’t cover all that they need.
Can you just hire…
Understanding ALTCS & The Basics Families Miss
By Jordan Young
Many families include an individual who will require long term care. This may be due to an age-related disability, like Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease. Or, it could be due to a physical or intellectual disability that was prevalent much earlier…
Planning for LGBTQIA+ and Nontraditional Families
By Brandon Yim
Let’s be honest — many people put off estate planning. It can feel complicated, expensive, or like something you only need to worry about later in life. But estate planning isn’t about age or wealth. It’s about making sure the…
February Wrap-Up: Taxes and Tech
By Jordan Young
February! It’s the month of love! It’s the month of taxes! And, weirdly, a month of tangentially related tech?
Changes to Postmark rules
It’s tax season! If you send your tax return in by mail, you may want to drop…
Sub-Trust or Standalone Trust? Let’s Discuss
You’re planning your estate and will create a trust for a child or other family member. Do you start with a standalone trust for that individual, or simply embed the trust provisions in the rest of your estate plan? Let…
I Won’t Have a Probatable Estate; Do I need a Will?
By Jordan Young
One of the major reasons clients prepare estate plans is to avoid probate. There are many different ways to avoid probate. You could title assets to a trust, own assets jointly with another, or use beneficiary designations, beneficiary deeds, transfer…
Demystifying the Public Fiduciary in Arizona
By Brandon Yim
What happens when someone becomes incapacitated and has no family or friends who can step in? Or when an elderly person needs a guardian or conservator but lacks resources for private help? These situations occur more often than you might…