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Advance directives are legal documents that outline your preferences regarding medical treatments or appoint someone to act on your behalf in making medical decisions. These documents are called “advance” directives because they are prepared beforehand to ensure that your healthcare providers know your wishes regarding medical care. However, while these documents are critical to have,…
Elder law deals with important matters like housing and care for seniors, long-term or nursing home care, guardianships, healthcare documents, and Medicare and Medicaid. Unfortunately, many people unknowingly make costly mistakes during this planning process, leading to significant headaches and hardships for themselves and their families in the future. That is why it is crucial…
When you name beneficiaries in your Last Will and Testament, trust, or other policies or accounts, you are taking steps to plan for the future and ease a significant burden off your loved ones. However, while naming a beneficiary has various benefits, it is crucial to consider specific issues that can arise with this process….
Ensuring that you have your financial information readily available, prepared, and organized is crucial in case you are unable to do so in the future. This will not only give you peace of mind today, but it will also relieve your loved ones of the burden of having to do so in the future. By…
In Louisiana, the legal process of transferring property ownership after death is called succession. However, while succession ensures property is transferred to the rightful heirs, it is not always necessary in Louisiana. In the below post, we will walk you through everything you need to know about probate (succession) in Louisiana. What Is Succession? In…
Elder law, as defined by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF), is the legal practice of advising and representing older individuals and those with special needs, as well as their representatives, on various issues such as financial planning and long-term care. However, if you are looking for more information regarding elder law or want further…
Although many people tend to believe that estate planning is only for the wealthy, the truth is that almost everyone has an estate. This is because an estate refers to anything you own, including your home, motor vehicle, investments, personal property, and financial accounts. What’s more, a solid estate plan can do more than just…
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that protects a patient’s privacy by creating national standards for safeguarding sensitive patient information from being released. Under HIPAA, however, the release of medical details to a patient and their personal representative is allowed. Medical providers may also be permitted to…
If you have a loved one who is mentally or physically disabled, you probably want to know what options you have when it comes to taking care of them in the future, especially when it comes to leaving them an inheritance. This is because it is not uncommon for those with special needs to require…
Louisiana offers various estate planning options, including irrevocable trusts, which are widely used for asset protection and tax planning purposes, regardless of income level. It is worth noting that there are different variations of these trusts available, allowing individuals to choose the one that best suits their specific needs. What Exactly Is an Irrevocable Trust?…
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