Approximately 10,000 Americans turn 65 years of age, per day, and become eligible for Medicare benefits.  Selection of which Medicare benefits are best for you can be a daunting decision.  Don’t feel alone if you do not understand the myriad … more

Free simple wills and powers of attorney to all veterans and first responders, September 11, 2015. Our office will be holding our Second Annual 9-11 Memorial Estate Planning Day on Friday September 11, 2015. All first responders (police, firefighters, ambulance … more

If you own firearms, you might have heard people talking about “gun trusts”. These specialized estate planning tools can be a great way to avoid problems that might come with owning or passing along restricted firearms that are subject to … more

The long-lost relative and other common scams.   Over the past two-three years our offices have received numerous calls from individuals “desperately” trying to get money from their bank account to wire to someone claiming to have information on a … more

A new report (http://aspe.hhs.gov/daltcp/reports/2015/ElderLTCrb.cfm) compiled in July of 2015, by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE), was released following the White House Conference on Aging held earlier this year. According to the report, Americans grossly … more

The Supreme Court dealt a blow to Chapter 7 bankruptcy consumers on Monday in Bank of America v. Caulkett, 575 U.S. ____ (2015). The facts in the case, and companion case Bank of America v. Toledo- Cardona, were almost identical, … more

Planning ahead for our inevitable death is likely not what we’d like to spend our personal time doing. Nonetheless, we know it’s an important preparation that needs to be taken care of now to insure the smoothest of transitions when we leave this world. Keep reading to learn about the five components of a good estate plan. more

Now that tax day is officially behind us, it is time to remind everyone of taxes.  I know it seems mean to bring up a sore spot so soon after it has happened, but it is important to know the … more

Elder abuse is a serious issue that needs to be brought to the attention of neighbors and friends in case suspicious behavior arises. A KSL article written by Majorie Cortez discusses a serious case of elder abuse that occurred in Utah and urges people to report any elder abuse to Adult Protective Services. more

Many remember the recent debacle with Joan Rivers endorsed the iPhone 6 more than 2 weeks after she passed away on her Instagram and Facebook accounts. This event, like many before, has raised many issues about what happens to our … more