What to Know About Creating a Living Will

February 29, 2024
Tim Larson
Estate Planning, Our Blog, Probate & Trust Administration, Wills & Trusts

Creating a living will ensures your future healthcare decisions and plans are respected. A living will, or advance directive, is a legal document outlining medical treatment preferences and end-of-life care if you can’t communicate or make decisions for yourself. Everyone...

New Year’s Resolution: Get That Estate Plan Done

January 18, 2024
Tim Larson
Estate Planning, Our Blog, Probate & Trust Administration, Wills & Trusts

Visiting your attorney to get your estate plan done is one New Year's resolution that you should definitely keep. None of us knows whether or when we may find ourselves seriously injured or sick. But if it does happen, you...

What Is a Gun Trust?: Estate Planning Q&A

December 7, 2023
Tim Larson
Estate Planning, Our Blog, Probate & Trust Administration, Wills & Trusts

According to Pew Research, 30 percent of adults in the United States report owning a firearm. Gun sales have risen in recent years, particularly during the Coronavirus pandemic. While many reported having weapons for protection and hunting, 6 percent owned...

Why Hire an Elder Law Attorney?

November 16, 2023
Tim Larson
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Our Blog, Senior Living, Wills & Trusts

Elder law attorneys may specialize in estate planning, incapacity planning, and end-of-life care for seniors. These practitioners are essential because they work to protect a vulnerable population. To plan for their future and their care, seniors and their families should consider...

Don’t Wait Until You’re Sick to Create an Estate Plan

November 9, 2023
Tim Larson
Estate Planning, Our Blog, Wills & Trusts

In the wake of the pandemic, rising inflation, mass shooting tragedies, and other events, more people recognize that they need to plan for the future. Yet while financial planning has been at the top of many Americans’ minds, a vast...

Why You Should Designate Beneficiaries

September 28, 2023
Tim Larson
Estate Planning, Our Blog, Probate & Trust Administration, Wills & Trusts

According to WealthCounsel, over a third of Americans have experienced or witnessed familial conflict when someone dies without an estate plan. While most people believe having an estate plan is important, only a third have a plan in place, per...

Your Will Can Protect Your Children With Disabilities

August 24, 2023
Tim Larson
Our Blog, Special Needs Planning, Wills & Trusts

August signifies National Make-a-Will Month. For the one in five families who care for children with special needs, estate planning is crucial. Parents of a child with a disability face numerous challenges and concerns. One 2022 study found that getting...

Can I Have Both Employer Insurance and Medicare?

August 4, 2023
Tim Larson
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Our Blog, Probate & Trust Administration, Senior Living, Wills & Trusts

People may have Medicare and other insurance simultaneously for several reasons.

Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts

Revocable and irrevocable trusts are the two most common types of trusts used for estate planning. While there is some similarity, these two major categories of trusts have different purposes in your estate plan. Both can substitute for a last…

Avoiding Inheritance Mistakes

When a loved one passes away, dealing with the death and receiving an inheritance is an emotional time. The loss of a loved one is sad, but the influx of funds can bring joy or relief. It can be hard…