The 5 Things You Need to Prevent Being a Burden to Your Kids

By Scott Collins, Esq. We raised them, fed them, educated them, and sent them into the world to be self-reliant. Yes, some may have “boomeranged” back for a spell after a major life change, but one of our goals as parents is to help our children lead independent lives.  So how do we keep ourselves…

Take the Worry Out of Drafting and Revising Your Will (It’s Easier Than You Think!)

By Scott Collins, Esq. Do You Avoid Drafting or Changing a Will? Spring is here! Summer is right around the corner. It’s a time for rebirth and renewal. But when we think about documents like our “Last Will and Testament”, it sounds so, well…FINAL, doesn’t it?  But please try looking at your Will from a…

When It Comes To Guardianship, How Do I Not Become Like Britney?

The headlines are rife with Britney Spears’ name yet again, and it seems this young woman’s battle with her conservatorship may see its end. As an elder law attorney who deals with guardianship and conservatorship cases, I’ll let you in on a little secret: you don’t need a multimillion-dollar fortune to end up with Ms.…