The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) has declared October 2011 “National Special Needs Law Month.” NAELA will be sponsoring programs throughout the United States to educate older Americans and Americans with disabilities about their legal rights and to call attention to the legal resources available to them within their own communities. I will…
Being an elder law attorney, I spend my days advising clients on various aspects of elder law. However, when the tables are turned and I found myself in the position that many clients find themselves in, it is nice to experience firsthand what resources are available and the help that can be provided. I recently…
People sometimes ask me: What is the most difficult part of my job when advising clients on post death administration matters? Surprisingly, that often is the division of tangible personal property, or the “stuff” in the home. Unlike cash or other financial assets which can typically be easily divided between the children, tangible items are…
