Why Everyone Should Have an Estate Plan
Do you have a will? A durable power of attorney? A health care proxy? If not, why not? Failure t...
What Is a Directed Trust and What Are Its Benefits?
Directed trusts can be a useful estate planning tool, allowing you to place your family’s asset...
Why an Irrevocable Trust May Be Superior to Gifting
Parents and other family members who want to pass on assets during their lifetimes may be tempted...
Senators Propose Sweeping Changes to the Taxation of Estates and Inherited Gains
Vermont senator Bernie Sanders has introduced legislation that would require more estates to pay ...
Special Needs Planning
At Burroughs Elijah law firm, our attorneys work with special needs beneficiaries and their families...
Estate Planning Review Guide
Estate Planning is a complex process that involves much more than simply signing documents. A succes...
Understanding Guardianship and Conservatorship
Seniors come to us, often brought by their children or children-in-law, when mental incapacity has s...
Planning for Incapacity
Planning for incapacity is one of the most essential, and often overlooked, components of a complete...
Using Irrevocable Trusts for Medicaid Planning
Should irrevocable trusts be used in Medicaid planning? Certainly, gifting of assets can be done out...
Top Reasons Everyone Needs a Comprehensive Power of Attorney
The benefits of a highly detailed, comprehensive power of attorney are numerous. Unfortunately, many...
