Estate Planning: Funding Your Revocable Living Trust

December 18, 2025
Brian Hicks
Estate Planning, Our Blog, Probate & Trust Administration, Wills & Trusts

A revocable living trust is a valuable estate planning tool. It not only allows you to remain in control of your finances while you are alive and ensures they remain well-managed if you become unable to manage them yourself (known as becoming...

Giving to Grandkids? Consider Gift Tax, 529 Plans, and More

December 11, 2025
Brian Hicks
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Our Blog, Senior Living, Wills & Trusts

Grandparents often are particularly generous to grandchildren as they see their family’s legacy continuing to the next generation. In many cases, grandparents feel they have ample resources, while their children or grandchildren may be struggling financially. Assistance with summer camp...

Will a Revocable Living Trust Reduce Your Estate Tax?

December 4, 2025
Tim Larson
Estate Planning, Our Blog, Probate & Trust Administration, Wills & Trusts

Minimizing Estate Taxes Many people assume that when they establish a revocable living trust, property held in the trust will completely avoid federal estate taxes after their death, when in fact, living trusts do not provide any unique estate tax avoidance...

What Most People Don’t Know About Durable Powers of Attorney

November 20, 2025
Tim Larson
Estate Planning, Our Blog, Probate & Trust Administration, Wills & Trusts

Though you are likely in good health now and can handle your own financial transactions and health care decisions, there is always a chance you could lose that ability. It could happen suddenly, as with a car accident, or gradually,...

Getting Help for a Parent With Memory Loss

November 6, 2025
Tim Larson
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Our Blog, Senior Living, Wills & Trusts

When an aging parent shows signs of memory loss, confusion, or cognitive decline, getting them to seek help can be a challenge. Delays in obtaining a diagnosis of dementia are common, with Sci Tech Daily reporting that it takes an...

How to Know When to Update Your Estate Plan

October 30, 2025
Tim Larson
Estate Planning, Our Blog, Probate & Trust Administration, Wills & Trusts

Creating an estate plan is one of the most important steps a person can take to provide for their loved ones and ensure their wishes are carried out. But drafting a will, trust, or related documents is not a “one-and-done”...

What to Do When Someone Is Contesting a Will

October 16, 2025
Tim Larson
Estate Planning, Our Blog, Probate & Trust Administration, Wills & Trusts

Dealing with the emotional aftermath of a loved one's passing away is always a challenge. But matters can become even more stressful if someone challenges the deceased person’s will. Challenging a will, also known as a will contest or contesting a...

Finding a Reputable Funeral Home

October 9, 2025
Tim Larson
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Our Blog, Probate & Trust Administration, Senior Living

Funeral homes are trusted with handling a person’s remains with care and sensitivity, coordinating burial or cremation, and sometimes hosting wakes and memorial services. In the United States, there are currently over 24,000 funeral homes. While funeral homes should operate ethically, that...

Medical Decision-Making for Individuals With Chronic Disease

October 2, 2025
Tim Larson
Estate Planning, Our Blog, Special Needs Planning

Legal documents such as advance health care directives, health care powers of attorney, and HIPAA authorizations allow people to maintain control over their care, even if they cannot advocate for themselves.

Consider These Medical Expenses When Planning for Retirement

September 25, 2025
Tim Larson
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Our Blog, Senior Living

Many retirees pride themselves on years of careful financial planning, yet one major area often catches them off guard: the cost of health care. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, even those who’ve saved diligently can be blindsided...