FAQ Videos

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Helpful topics and some frequently asked questions.

These videos will be helpful to caregivers and anyone interested in Elder Law and Estate Planning.

 
  • What is elder law?
  • Why should I hire an elder law attorney?
  • Will medical Personnel honor my medical advance directives?
  • Why should I leave written instructions about my final ceremonies and the disposition of my body?
  • Why have health directives?
  • What should my parents know before considering senior housing options?
  • What should I think about when considering whether or not to execute a power of attorney?
  • What is the average life expectancy?
  • What is an advance medical directive?
  • What is an advance directive?
  • What is a letter of instruction?
  • What is a durable power of attorney?
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    Here are several videos concerning guardianship.

     
  • What is a guardian ad litem?
  • Who keeps track of what the guardian is doing?
  • Where are the guardian proceedings initiated?
  • What special planning should I do for my special needs child?
  • What obligations and rights does a guardian have?
  • What is a pre-need guardianship?
  • What if another person filed for guardianship over a loved one and I disagree with that person appointed?
  • If a guardianship petition is filed who has to know about it?
  • How is a guardian appointed?
  • Does the person over whom guardianship is sought have to know that a petition for guardianship was filed?
  • Can I use my will to name a guardian to care for my young children and manager their property?
  • Are guardianships for minor children different from guardianships for older persons?
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    Here are several videos dealing with legal matters of concern to veterans.

     
  • Will veterans benefits help pay for assisted living and nursing home costs?
  • What is the aid and attendance benefit program?
  • My husband was a veteran are there any benefits that I might be entitled to?
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    Here is a wealth of information relating to wills and estate planning.

     
  • Why should I have a will?
  • Who needs estate planning?
  • Will my family need to pay estate taxes at my death?
  • Why should I leave written instructions about my final ceremonies and the disposition of my body?
  • When should I review my existing will?
  • What is the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act (UFTA) and the Uniform Fraudelent Conveyance Act (UFCA)?
  • What is intestate?
  • What is included in my estate?
  • What is estate planning?
  • What if someone dies and I have the will in my possession?
  • What if I already have a will and now I want to make changes?
  • What happens to my benefits upon death?
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    It is important to remember your pets when estate planning.

     
  • How do I set up a pet trust?
  • Why do I need a pet trust?
  • What types of instructions should I include in my pet trust regarding the care of my pet?
  • How much money should I leave to my pets?
  • Do I need to make a provision in my will for my pets?
  • Can I put my pet in my will?
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