by Sheryl Manning | Sep 28, 2023 | Estate Planning
The wealthy aren’t the only ones who use trusts. Rather than focusing on wealth, they serve a variety of purposes and solve specific problems. Do you want to keep your affairs private and stay out of probate court? Do you have a blended family? Do you want to...
by Sheryl Manning | Sep 21, 2023 | Special Needs Planning
Here are some tips to consider before searching for a home that can meet a physical or developmental need. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) lists state and local government agencies and other organizations that can help you. At the federal...
by Sheryl Manning | Sep 14, 2023 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
Before seeking medical care, imagine if you were ill and had to decide if you could afford it. Unfortunately, for many Americans, seeking medical care hinges on affordability rather than medical necessity. About half of US adults have gone without or delayed medical...
by Sheryl Manning | Sep 7, 2023 | Elder Law, Special Needs Planning
Trusts are created when someone or a company manages property or assets on behalf of another. The person or entity is known as the trustee and has the responsibility of making decisions in the best interest of the trust beneficiary. Trusts are advantageous because...
by Sheryl Manning | Aug 31, 2023 | Elder Law
Over half of Americans over 50 plan on aging in place, according to AARP. These seniors are willing to employ alternative solutions to make it happen. The alternatives include home sharing (32%), modifying their home (31%), and relocating to communities that provide...
by Sheryl Manning | Aug 24, 2023 | Special Needs Planning
There is a difference between disability and special needs, which are often used interchangeably. Disability is a legal term referring to a physical or mental impairment substantially limiting one or more major life activities. Special needs is a more general term...
by Sheryl Manning | Aug 17, 2023 | Estate Planning, Probate
The purpose of probate court is to verify the validity of a will and to ensure that an executor handles the decedent’s assets, debts, and final tax filings in accordance with the decedent’s wishes and the law. To begin probate, a personal representative or...
by Sheryl Manning | Aug 10, 2023 | Estate Planning
The number of Americans who are widowed or divorced has reached record levels, causing new partnerships to form among older Americans. The US Census Bureau reports that more than half of all older adults have only married once, opting to stay legally single in their...
by Sheryl Manning | Aug 3, 2023 | Elder Law, Special Needs Planning
“Accessible travel” and “disabled travel” are relatively recent terms referring to travel for people with disabilities. People with disabilities simply refer to travel as “accessible travel” or “disabled travel”. There...
by Sheryl Manning | Jul 27, 2023 | Estate Planning
Most young parents have no thoughts of dying or becoming seriously ill or injured. As unlikely as such a serious event is when we are young, it is a possibility. This is why we pay for medical insurance, disability insurance, and life insurance. Even though many young...
