What does the New York Jets all time sack leader have to do with Elder Law?

Mark Gastineau on stage

Recently Mark Gastineau, the New York Jets all time sack leader, told the public that he was diagnosed with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is an awful disease that affects the brain and destroys memories and other important mental functions.  He may not be able to recall family members or how to […]

Why Every Young Family Should Have an Estate Plan!

happy family with young children

When people think of estate planning, they usually think of the elderly or people in white clothes playing tennis on their massive estates in the Hamptons. Both the elderly and the super wealthy need estate plans, but so does everyone, especially parents with young children.  Estate planning consists of planning for two events, death (morbid, […]

Who has priority to act as Administrator of an Estate?

man signing his will

If a person dies without leaving a Last Will & Testament, that person is said to have died intestate.   To learn more about who would inherit according to intestacy, read “What Happens if I Die without a Will?”   When a person passes away without a will, a person needs to be appointed to marshal the […]

2017 New Year’s Resolutions

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Many people start the New Year with different New Year’s resolutions.  Start eating healthier, stop procrastinating, and lose weight all see m to be favorites for the New Year. One resolution that everyone should make is to put together an Estate Plan. A proper Estate Plan covers who should make decisions for you if you […]