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The Essentials of Estate Planning for Women

Elder law is the legal specialty that is focused on the needs of senior citizens. There are certain contingencies that you may face toward the end of your life, and you should take steps to prepare for them in advance.

Long-term care is a very serious concern. According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the majority of senior citizens will eventually need help with their day-to-day needs.

Most people will qualify for Medicare when they attain senior citizen status, but this government health insurance program will not pay for long-term care.

Trust Administration & Probate

Trust Administration & Probate is triggered when someone dies with a will, or when someone dies with no will but with assets that need to be transferred. After the loss of a loved one, the last thing any grieved family member wants to think about is managing assets. Collins Law Group can walk you through this process and ensure that the complex legal issues are not something you have to worry over. Use a trusted attorney to protect the interests of those you love.

A “Simple Will” May Not Be as Simple as You Think

October 17, 2017 Estate Planning

There are different types of asset transfer vehicles that you can use when you are planning your estate. You can choose to use a simple will to state

Contesting a Will: What Are the Acceptable Grounds?

October 12, 2017 Estate Planning

When you are engaged in your estate planning efforts, you should sit back and evaluate the people who would have an interest in your estate. If you

Dissecting the Probate Process

October 10, 2017 Probate

There is a legal process called probate that can come into play when you pass away while you are in direct personal possession of property. The

What Is Different About a Durable Power of Attorney?

October 6, 2017 Incapacity Planning

A power of attorney is a legal document that you can use to give someone else the power to make legally binding decisions on your behalf. If you are

Asset Protection Comes in Different Forms

October 3, 2017 Asset Protection

When you hear the term “asset protection,” lawsuits will probably come to your mind. Without question, there are litigious types out there, and you

Are You Thinking About Creating a Trust?

September 28, 2017 Estate Planning

There are numerous different specific types of trusts that are used in the field of estate planning. You have the opportunity to “use the right tool