Every family experiences some form of conflict. However, for some families, conflict is a constant state of being. Siblings may always be at odds with one another. An uncle may be the “black sheep” of the family. Heated disagreements at a family gathering are one...
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What makes Miller Trusts important for seniors?
As you age and need more coverage for health care costs, you may find that you cannot qualify for Medicaid benefits because you make too much income. Delaware is one of a number of states that imposes a hard income cap on its residents. Some seniors turn to a Miller...
What should I know about home warranties?
There are many parts of a real estate contract that could work to your immediate benefit as you go through the process of purchasing your new home. However, you also want to think about problems you might have with appliances or plumbing after you move in. These...
Estate planning and mental health concerns
Whether you are struggling with challenges related to mental health or one of your close family members has a mental health problem, there are a variety of ways in which these concerns can affect your estate plan. According to USA.Gov, an effective estate plan helps...
What is the Delaware Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative?
The state of elder law is not exactly where it should be at the federal level. It is a fairly new concept in the legal field that still needs plenty of attention to make it a solid area that provides adequate protection to the elderly population. Despite this, states...
Estate plans and mental relief
Creating an estate plan can provide you and your loved ones with a number of benefits, not only from a financial point of view but in other aspects of life as well. For example, you will likely benefit in terms of your emotions if you successfully set up an effective...
Why do I need a health care directive?
Estate planning can be quite a challenge, especially if you need to take care of many things like setting up a trust, will, and guardianship. When you have already done so much to prepare for tomorrow, is a health care directive really worth the effort? Only just...
Should I get a living trust?
The majority of people are familiar with the concept of a will. However, most are not nearly as familiar with a living trust. Living trusts and wills are similar in some ways, but living trusts can do some things that a regular will cannot. Whether or not a living...
A contract provides protection when renting out a home
Delaware property owners often decide to turn their homes into rental units to generate income. When offering a house for rent, a lease agreement may protect a landlord from a tenant's property damage or failure to pay. According to Delaware Code Online, a rental...
3 reasons to rethink a DIY estate plan
The “do-it-yourself” (DIY) movement has exploded in recent years. The internet is full of instructional videos explaining everything from inflating a bike tire to tackling major home improvement projects. Indeed, you feel a sense of accomplishment when doing something...
