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When your loved one passes away, their estate goes into probate, where debts must be dealt with. Talk to an El Paso estate planning attorney if you want to minimize the effect that probate can have on your loved ones. What Happens to Debts During Probate? Debts Are Handled First A deceased person’s debts do […]
None of us like to think of a time when we won’t be able to make decisions for ourselves. But planning now for the possibility of incapacity is actually a way of retaining your autonomy and always have the final say in your own life. An elder law attorney here in El Paso, TX can […]
You want your loved one’s last wishes to be honored, and if they’re not, then you may need to contest a will that is fraudulent or in some other way invalidated. A probate attorney in El Paso, TX can help you determine if you have grounds for a contest and guide you through the process […]
Many families face tough choices when it comes to covering the costs of nursing homes or in-home assistance as they age, and it’s wise to be thinking about how to manage things in advance. In El Paso, TX, a Medicaid attorney can guide you through ways to secure your future with the care you need […]
A complete estate plan needs a set of core legal documents, and some plans will need additional documents specific to that estate’s unique makeup. Your El Paso estate planning lawyer will help you put together all the required documents, like your will and powers of attorney, and advise you on what else is wise for […]
Probate is a legal process that begins after someone’s death, and the point is to ensure that their assets are handled according to their wishes or, if their wishes are not clear, according to state law. This is a court-supervised process that can take time and cost money, and a probate lawyer in El Paso, […]
A will and a living will are two different things, but they’re both important parts of your estate planning. Talk to a wills attorney here in El Paso, TX to make sure your estate has everything it needs to protect you and your beneficiaries. From an El Paso, TX Wills Attorney: What’s the Difference Between […]
According to Fortune Magazine, two-thirds of hospices nationwide are now operating as for-profit entities. The company that owns Roto-Rooter also runs Vitas, the largest for-profit hospice provider in Texas. The Medicaid Payment Advisory Commission found that for-profit hospices had Medicare profit margins of 19% in 2019, compared with 6% for nonprofit hospices. You can determine […]
A nursing home cannot require a third party (such as an adult child, or friend) to guarantee payment of nursing home bills, as a condition of admission or continued stay at the facility. Despite this rule, nursing home form contracts often include boilerplate provisions requiring third party guaranties and signature by a “responsible party.” The […]
Millions of older Americans don’t known they are eligible for financial assistance. Here’s how to get help. Read in CBS News: Click here.
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