by Vail Gardner | Feb 24, 2022 | Estate Planning
A Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT) is a particular type of trust that allows you to protect your assets while still qualifying for Medicaid benefits. With a MAPT, you can keep your assets in the trust and use them to pay for your needs without risking...
by Vail Gardner | Feb 18, 2022 | Estate Planning
If you are considering or already in a second marriage, you may wonder what is fair when planning your estate. There are many factors to consider when thinking about how to prepare. The idea in estate planning is to care for yourself and your family while still living...
by Vail Gardner | Feb 18, 2022 | Estate Planning
You would never choose to become unable to care for yourself or make your own decisions. No one wants a guardian as an adult. But what exactly is the legal definition of “incapacitated?” Learn what “incapacitated” and “incompetent” mean in the legal realm. Why We...
by Vail Gardner | Feb 18, 2022 | Estate Planning
We don’t like to think about what will happen if we get sick or die. It is not a topic we regularly discuss with even those closest to us. We don’t really want to spend time planning for end-of-life events or a future that doesn’t include us. Most of us put off the...
by Vail Gardner | Feb 18, 2022 | Estate Planning
Buying a crib and diapers and picking out adorable baby clothes are not the only issues to prepare for when you have a baby. Getting ready for a baby also involves legal prep. Let’s look at common legal things to do before your baby is born. Let’s face it. Your...
