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Estate Planning INSIGHTS

Disclaimer: These estate planning blog posts are for general information only. Reading these articles does not establish an attorney-client relationship. Before acting on any of the information presented in this website, you should consult a competent attorney who is licensed to practice law in your community.

Condo Buyer’s Guide Top Tips from Real Estate Attorneys On How to Buy a Condo

Jul 13, 2021

Buying a condominium is not...

Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts and Wealth Management

Jun 11, 2021

Do you have a high net worth and need estate planning? Read our blog about Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts and wealth management.

What a Will Can and Cannot Do for You

Jun 3, 2021

A will is a legally binding directive stating who will receive your property upon your death and is an important part of a comprehensive estate plan.

Your Aging Parent and How to Prepare for Their Care

Apr 8, 2021

Whether you need basic information about eldercare resources and services, are looking for a local agency to provide those services, or have worries about legal documents or how to finance your parents’ care needs now or in the future, the time to begin planning is today.

Estate Planning Lesson

Apr 7, 2021

The moral of the story? If King wanted to change his 2015 estate plan, he should have consulted an attorney. He never should have created a document that was open to such serious challenge, especially given the number of marriages and children involved, at a time when his health was frail.

Petcare Power of Attorney

Oct 1, 2020

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.

How Labor Made Our Country Better, and How the Better Stuck

Sep 11, 2020

Thanks to all those who...

Can I Get Help with My MaineCare Application

Jul 24, 2020

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 a Will

Jul 22, 2020

Ten Things You Should Know...

Estate Planning Options for Retirement Accounts

Jul 17, 2020

Estate Planning Options for Retirement Accounts Learn Your Options

Can People with Disabilities Have Assets Without Being Disqualified for Mainecare or SSI?

Jun 22, 2020

The funds of a person with a disability are used to fund or establish a first party supplemental needs trust. The federal law, and Maine law allows these trusts.

Four Reasons Your Will May Be Contested in Court

May 4, 2020

Considering the time and expense, will contests are something you’ll want to avoid at all costs. Not only would it jeopardize your final wishes but it also causes unnecessary and painful conflict among your loved ones during an already emotionally trying time.

How to Probate a Will in Maine

May 1, 2020

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.

Don’t Risk it: Protect Your Finances From Coronavirus Complications

Apr 27, 2020

As the coronavirus continues to expand across the country, thousands of Americans are unable to carry out normal financial responsibilities because they are too ill, or they are stuck abroad and unable to travel home, or from a lack of resources due to being isolated at home.