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Question: I am looking into different care options for my mom, but I am concerned that she will lose her income to pay for care. This is the money she lives on every month. I recently heard that I could get her care at home through Medicaid and she would still be able to use her income for her regular monthly expenses. How does this work?

Question: I have a daughter that is 18 years old and has Autism. I know that I need to become her guardian to make decisions for her, but I am not sure about the options. Can you explain them to me?

My husband and I did Last Will & Testaments when our children were young – probably about 20 years ago. Is there any need to update?

My father died and owned a gun. I was named as the executor on his Last Will and Testament. What should I do with the gun?

My mother has a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust and her house has been owned by this trust for 6 years. She purchased the house in 1980 for $30,000. It’s now worth $400,000. What will be the tax consequences if she sells the house while she is alive? What if we sell it after her death?

Question: I recently signed a last will and testament but it does not list out my assets individually, is that alright? What about my retirement accounts and annuities?

Question: Can you tell me about any updates to estate and gift taxes for 2019?

With people living longer, many turn to a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage, more commonly referred to as a reverse mortgage, for additional income. Reverse mortgages allow seniors to access the equity in their homes and convert same into an income stream.

We are frequently asked whether it is a good idea to disinherit your spouse due to the possibility of nursing home care in the future. While updating your estate planning documents is a good idea, simply disinheriting your spouse may not protect your estate in the event s/he needs to go to a nursing facility.

My father is a widower and was recently diagnosed dementia. I am worried he is becoming incapable of taking care of himself. He never executed a health care proxy or a power of attorney. Can he sign them now? If not, what options do I have to get him the care that he needs?