If you have cryptoassets, such as cryptocurrency (i.e., Bitcoin) or nonfungible tokens, it is critical to make sure that your estate plan is up to date. Without doing so, your appointed Executor, Trustee or agent under a Power of Attorney…
Category: Senior Law News
No! You Cannot Disinherit Your Spouse
Many clients come to our office and want to limit an inheritance to, or completely disinherit, a spouse, due to a number of reasons. It could be that they want to ensure their children are provided for after their death,…
To Shred or Not to Shred?
Fall is among us and with colder weather fast approaching; we will soon be spending more time inside. What better time to clean out your closets and file cabinets? Typically, you should keep your federal income tax returns and supporting…
Fish and Your Brain
By Maureen E. Hook, Ph.D. Do you want to lessen your chances of being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s later in life? Then, there is a simple, dietary remedy that will do just that! According to Dr. Cyrus Raji, a resident radiologist…
KEYS TO LIVING A LONGER, HAPPIER LIFE
What is the secret to living a longer, healthier, happier life? An article in the AARP Bulletin reviews the answers to this question as provided by Robert Butler, M.D., one of the country’s foremost experts on aging. The 83 year-old Butler…
How To Address Estranged Family Members In Your Estate Plan
In an ideal world, everyone would get along with each member of their family. There would be no question about providing for all of your children or grandchildren in your estate plan. Unfortunately, this is not the case in the…
How Often Should I Review My Estate Planning Documents?
October 19th through the 25th is National Estate Planning Awareness Week, one of the main goals of which is to educate and assist the general public in establishing and keeping estate plans current. As a reader of this newsletter, you’re…
WHAT WOULD THE CANCELLATION OF STUDENT DEBT MEAN FOR THE ECONOMY?
It seems like the state of the United States economy is on all our minds these days. High inflation. Rising interest rates. Declines in the stock market. For student loan borrowers, another economic event is looming – the end of…
If Your Wallet Disappears
The AARP Bulletin often highlights the many effects of the loss or theft of one’s wallet or purse. Remaining diligent about keeping your belongings secure is a year-round commitment, and during the holiday season, it is even more important to keep these…
