A Burlington living trust attorney provides help with the trust creation process so a trust that is created by a trust creator (or settlor) can offer the desired protection for family and assets. One of the key decisions that is made during the trust creation process is the choice of who should serve as a trustee. The trustee has tremendous responsibility during the trust administration process and must be capable of managing trust assets in an appropriate way in case of the incapacity of the … [Read more...]
Are There Options Besides Nursing Home Care?
Burlington Medicaid lawyers provide insight into the options that are available to you if you need long term care. There is a substantial chance that, at some point during the course of your lifetime, you could end up requiring care because you are no longer able to handle activities of daily living on your own. In fact, the Wall Street Journal indicates more than 70% of all people who reach 65 years old will some day need nursing home care. Unfortunately, if you become unable to do basic … [Read more...]
Can I Get Medicaid if I Give My Money to My Kids?
Burlington Medicaid attorneys assist you in understanding the rules associated with qualifying for Medicaid benefits. It is vitally important that you understand these rules because you may come to rely upon Medicaid when you need nursing home care. Medicaid can be the only source of payment for this care, unless you need care for a limited duration and Medicare or some type of private insurance pays or unless you have purchased a comprehensive long-term care insurance policy that covers your … [Read more...]
5 Reasons You Don’t Want Your WIll Contested
Burlington estate planning attorneys at Unsworth LaPlante, PLC can provide help if you are creating an estate plan. One of the services that we can provide to you is in creating a last will and testament and in taking steps to reduce the chances that your will could end up being contested after you have passed on. If you are concerned about the possibility that your will could be contested, we can also help you to explore alternatives for passing on your property, such as the creation of a … [Read more...]
How Many People Rely on Medicaid?
Burlington Medicaid attorneys can help you to take steps now to ensure that you will be able to qualify for Medicaid coverage if you need it in the future. Medicaid is an important social safety net program, but far too many people misunderstand what Medicaid does or who it can help. While you may believe that Medicaid only provides healthcare for people who are poor, and thus think you will never need Medicaid, this is not necessarily the case. A substantial portion of the population will … [Read more...]
How can I Avoid Unwanted Medical Care if I Get Sick?
Burlington elder law attorneys help you to plan ahead in case something bad happens to you. You probably do not want to think about what would happen if you got into a serious accident or had a major medical emergency like a stroke and had to be rushed to the hospital. Unfortunately, if you do experience a medical emergency, there is a good chance you won't be able to speak and express your preferences for medical care once you're in the throws of the throes of the crisis and have been taken to … [Read more...]
Estate Planning Steps to Take After Getting Married
Burlington estate planning attorneys can provide you with help taking key steps to make an updated estate plan after you have gotten married. When you get married, your life changes in important ways. You are now legally connected to your spouse and your spouse may be relying on you to help bring income into the family or to help take care of children. You need to make sure that you have adjusted your plans to provide for and protect your spouse in case something happens to you. Unsworth … [Read more...]
Does Long-Term Care Insurance Actually Work?
Burlington Medicaid lawyers help seniors to make sure they can cover the costs of long term care when they require this care either in their homes or in a nursing home setting. Long term care costs can be astronomically expensive, often resulting in seniors who require care spending their entire life savings in just a few months. Medicare and the majority of private health insurance policies provide no coverage at all for long term care or nursing home care outside of limited coverage for … [Read more...]
What Happens if You Die in Debt?
Burlington elder law attorneys can provide you with help in making a financial plan so you can achieve financial security by growing and protecting wealth. Unsworth LaPlante, PLC will work closely with you to understand the rules for tax-advantaged accounts like IRAs so you can maximize the tax help you receive and invest more for your future. We also assist you in taking proactive steps to protect your wealth so you can keep your nest egg secure. While our legal team helps you to set and … [Read more...]
Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trust: Which is Right for You?
It is important that you understand the differences between a revocable vs. irrevocable trust if you are considering including a trust in your estate plan. Trusts can be a powerful legal tool when used properly, but the right kind of trust must be chosen to meet your specific needs. Unsworth LaPlante, PLC can provide you with guidance on the different types of trusts so you can select the right one. Once you have made the decision to create a revocable or an irrevocable trust, you also need … [Read more...]
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