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Estate Planning Documents for Your ‘Adult’ Child

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While we may know better, an 18-year-old is generally considered an adult under New York law. Many of those 18-year-olds will be heading off to college in the next couple of months. Parents’ rights to make decisions for their...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Powers of Attorney vs. Guardianships Under Ohio Law

Estate planning involves preparing for an individual’s death, but just as importantly, it also addresses decisions and arrangements made during their lifetime. In Ohio, individuals planning for potential incapacity often...more

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Securing LGBTQ+ Families in Uncertain Times: Estate Planning Strategies Amid Evolving Laws in 2025

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The past two years have brought a wave of legislative and judicial actions impacting the rights and recognition of LGBTQ+ individuals and families. According to the ACLU, over 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced across the...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Health Care Directive Terms Defined

A comprehensive estate plan has many objectives. They include ensuring your assets are passed on to your loved ones according to your wishes while minimizing gift and estate taxes. Another equally important objective is to...more

The Estate Lawyers

Dementia Does Not Have to Derail Estate Plans

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The Alzheimer’s Association says that more than 55 million people are living with dementia worldwide. In the United States the figure for Alzheimer’s alone is nearly 7 million, on pace to hit 13 million by 2050. We all know...more

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Quick Bites: Special Needs Planning

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If you have a loved one with special needs, you know that caring for him or her can, at times, feel totally overwhelming. Presumably, you have retained an attorney to guide you through the special education process in your...more

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What Families Need to Know

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There is often confusion regarding mental capacity in the legal context. This is true not only for families but even for experienced legal professionals. Additionally, litigating issues of mental capacity can take an...more

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When Grandparents Step In: Legal Options for Visitation and/or Custody in Ohio – Part 2

In the first part of this series, we explored the various legal avenues available to grandparents seeking visitation with their grandchildren under Ohio law....more

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Moving to a New State? Update Your Estate Plan

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Arizona is a popular destination for people who are considering moving to a new state. According to the U.S. Census Bureau‘s American Community Survey, over a quarter of a million people move to Arizona every year....more

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Invalidating Legal Documents and Transactions in Article 81 Guardianship Proceedings

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Much has been written about courts invalidating instruments or transactions after a person’s death. Courts invalidating instruments or transactions during a person’s lifetime is discussed less often. A mechanism for doing so...more

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Special Needs Estate Planning: Ensuring a Secure Future for Your Loved One

Estate planning is a crucial process for anyone looking to protect their family and assets, but for families with a loved one who has special needs, it requires additional considerations. Without proper planning, a...more

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Special Needs Planning 101: 10 Ways to Safeguard Your Loved One’s Future

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Careful planning for a loved one with disabilities is one of the most important and compassionate acts you can take as a parent or caregiver. It’s not just about securing their financial future, it’s about preserving their...more

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Protecting And Empowering LGBTQ+ Iowans In Times Of Legal Uncertainty

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Recent years have seen an unprecedented rollback of many hard-won civil rights for LGBTQ+ Iowans at the state and federal levels. There are several ways LGBTQ+ Iowans can protect and empower themselves and their loved ones...more

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Planning for the Future: Legal Tools for Adults with Disabilities

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Navigating special needs planning can be a complex journey for people with disabilities and their families and caregivers. As individuals with disabilities reach adulthood, important decisions must be made to ensure their...more

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Estate Planning - More Than Just a Will

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Considering your incapacity or death can feel overwhelming, but thoughtful estate planning can provide peace of mind and ensure your goals are carried out. Thoughtful estate planning often involves more than simply a...more

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Newly Married? Young Parents? Start Your Estate Plan Now

Estate planning is not a task that often comes to mind for those who are newlyweds or those parents who are in the midst of raising young children. Either you’re still enjoying the post-wedding excitement and promise of a new...more

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Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst: Wealth planning for mental incapacity

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It’s always wise to hope for the best but plan for the worst, and, with global rates of dementia on the increase, planning for incapacity should be part of everyone's wealth and succession strategy. Where the assets held...more

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Estate Planning: Peace of Mind for Uncertain Times

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In the late 19th century, death was almost fashionable. Funerals were well attended and even rivaled weddings in their splendor and expense. Department stores offered an array of luxury clothing for grieving mothers and...more

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[Webinar] Adviser Armor: Detecting and Preventing Financial Exploitation and Mastering Powers of Attorney - April 30th, 12:00 pm -...

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Investment Advisers: Elevate your expertise! Join our exclusive April webinars and earn 1 CFP or IAR CE credit per course....more

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Why You Need to Update Your Estate Planning After a Divorce

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Divorce is a major life change that affects far more than just your relationship status. One crucial—but often overlooked—aspect that needs immediate attention after a divorce is your estate plan. Failing to update your...more

The Estate Lawyers

Lesson for Couples: Act now while you are well to avoid financial calamity in the event of cognitive decline.

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It was a heartfelt move by a high-profile person. Renowned comedian and former talk-show host Jay Leno took significant steps to ensure the well-being of his wife, Mavis, who has dementia, should he die before her. Unable to...more

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Planning for the Future with Advance Directives, POLST, and Funeral Representatives

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Healthcare treatment. Hospital preferences. End-of-life care. Some choices are too important to leave to chance—yet they often are. A recent poll found that only 46% of older adults in the U.S. had documented their...more

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Estate Plan Maintenance

Having a fantastic estate plan does not mean much if you do not take steps to implement and maintain it. Just like your car, your estate plan requires maintenance. We have a few tips to help you keep your estate plan up to...more

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Estate Planning Tips for Newlyweds and Expecting Parents: What You Need to Know

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For newly married couples and those starting a family, estate planning is often thought of as something to address later in life. However, as discussed by Dan Stone, an associate in the Elder Law Practice Group at Mandelbaum...more

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Four Estate Planning Lessons from the Deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa

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The recent passing of legendary actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, within days of each other in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home underscores the importance of contingency planning and other factors in...more

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