Estate Law: Understanding Legal Trusts
A legal trust is a separate legal entity for holding and investing property. These legal trusts (The “trustee”) hold property, usually real estate or investments, for the benefit of another or other people (the “beneficiary”). The person who gives the property for the...
Family Law: All About Guardianship
Guardianship is a legal relationship whereby the Probate Court gives one person (the guardian) the power to make personal and financial decisions for another (the ward). Some states have separated guardianship into two roles—a guardianship or power over the person,...
Understanding Supplemental Needs Trusts
Supplemental needs trusts (also known as “special needs” trusts) are designed not to provide basic support, but instead to pay for comforts and luxuries that could not be paid for by public assistance funds, such as education, recreation, counseling, and medical...
Fact or Fiction: Long Term Care Planning
Long term care planning is a complex subject and with so many resources at our fingertips, it can sometimes be tough to determine the myths and the realities about the topic. Read on to learn the truth about long term care planning. Fiction: I will never end up in a...
What is a Health Care Proxy?
A health care proxy is a document executed by a competent person (the principal) giving another person (the agent) the authority to make health care decisions for the principal if he or she is unable to communicate such decisions him- or herself. Why have a health...
Estate Law: Frequently Asked Questions
Our clients often come to us with questions regarding estate law as it pertains to them, their children, and their aging parents. If you've asked yourself any of the frequently asked questions listed below regarding estate law, we would love to answer those questions...
Why Should You Consult an Elder Law Attorney on Medicaid Issues?
Many people are reluctant to consult attorneys on legally-related matters due primarily to inexperience in working with attorneys. This is doubly true with respect to issues related to Medicaid coverage of nursing home care for the following reasons: The cost of...
Which is Worse? Distracted Driving or Drunk Driving
Everyone makes mistakes. After all, we are all human. Regardless, aggressive defense is necessary when facing criminal charges. We will protect your rights and advocate for you regardless of the circumstances. DUI to Felony offense, Antanavage Farbiarz provide full...
An Overview of the Divorce Process
Divorce is a difficult time for you and your family. To help you get through this, we've laid out the step-by-step process of filing your divorce, up to the time you are able to achieve an amicable settlement for your family.