The LifeCounsel® Petcare Power of Attorney™ is a Maine power of attorney form specifically limited and adapted to cover any animals you may own. It’s available for free download. Download it, print it, fill out a few details, and sign it before a notary. Then if you are away, or have an unexpected absence from home, you have already given someone the authority to retrieve your pets, feed them, and get them vet care if needed.
Thanks to all those who labor… It’s time to reinstate the honor and dignity of labor in our national consciousness. What Does Labor Day Mean for Your Family? It’s time to reinstate the honor and dignity of labor in our national consciousness. I am proud that my...
MaineCare can be a good option for paying for nursing home care. Learn what is involved with doing the application the right way.
Ten Things You Should Know About How to Make Your Will Most people want to know what the top ten things you should know about how to make your will so they can plan their estate. For instance, what are your spouses rights? Can you amend your will? Do you need...
Probate checklist, with forms and online filing instructions. Avoid being liable for the debts of the estate when you Probate a will in Maine. Probate lawyer explains some of the tips and traps for the unwary.
The SECURE act has changed your retirement account forever. What should you do? Find out before there is a problem
Good estate planning protects assets and prevents family conflict. But did you know you could get a great plan without becoming a lawyer yourself?
Estate litigation lawyers can help many potential clients with different issues regarding an estate dispute. One of the most common reasons for a dispute to occur is lack of mental capacity. Many people assume that when a will contains no contest clauses, it cannot be...
Through the use of videoconferencing over wireless devices and remote health tech monitoring, telehealth can connect patients to vital health care services.
Choosing a Lawyer and Making a Will
The coronavirus pandemic has created the scramble to set up wills and end-of-life-directives.
In France, proposals to raise the retirement age are met with street protests. Yet around the world, the retirement age is creeping up; in the United States, it is moving up from 65 to 67.
We are living in confusing and scary times. The senior population has been identified as the most at-risk demographic for COVID-19.
Although it can be useful to have another party available to keep track of bills when you’re sick or away, adding a child’s name to a bank account may be more of a hassle than it’s worth.
Federal retirees can protect their Thrift Savings Plan for their surviving spouse…
The guiding forces behind baby boomer life in the 2020s are high expectations during a much longer retirement, more investment choices but less investment safety, and rising interest rates.
Alzheimer’s is also one of the most expensive diseases to treat and often results in financial strain on families trying to find and pay for the best care.
A living will lays out your preferences for life-sustaining medical treatment.
Blended families highlight the need for careful estate planning to make sure the needs of each spouse are met, as well as the needs of each parents’ children.
Tips on how to talk about your inheritance, and what to plan for…
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes a progression of symptoms.
Concerns about your memory or that of a loved one should never be ignored.
The Challenges of Caregiving for a Spouse Jesse Bifulco, Attorney, Camden Maine Caring for a seriously ill spouse can trigger relationship challenges. In the process of change, you can lose your best friend, your love, and your future as you both had imagined it....
A good plan avoids unnecessary loss of assets, and prevents unnecessary family conflict. An estate planning attorney can help.
The impact of the SECURE Act to some retirees, near-retirees, and their future beneficiaries is profound, and it is imperative to schedule a review of your retirement, estate, and trust plans.
Americans are facing an escalating long-term care (LTC) crisis.
Relocating to Maine? Time to review your will, and estate plan
It is essential to bring up a parent’s aging expectations and set goals together even though initial discussions may be uncomfortable.
Federal spousal impoverishment protections were set to lapse in March 2019.
What are assets? Are my rights to my assets protected under the law? Learn the basis of assets in Estate Planning.
While the US economy is in a cycle of more than ten years of economic growth, its citizens, even the “wealthy” ones, are worried about running out of cash and are scared to spend.