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A Primer on Probate
A Primer on Probate Courtesy Leu & Peirce, PLLC Losing a loved one is never easy. Many people describe the weeks and months following such loss as “a blur.” After notifying family members, and planning […]
Elder Law
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Protecting Your Children’s Financial Security
By Craig Watson Most people who have worked hard all their lives to accumulate assets generally desire those assets to be left to their children in the most beneficial way. However, for some adult children, […]
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National Elder Law Month
Courtesy Leu & Peirce, PLLC May is “National Elder Law Month,” a national initiative sponsored by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) designed to spotlight seniors and the issues they face. NAELA was […]
Finance & Planning
Estate Planning Benefits for Parents and Children
By Craig Watson Eddie and Martha and their three small children were driving home one night when a drunk driver swerved into their lane causing a fatal collision. Eddie, Martha, and their baby died that […]
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A Holiday Heart-to-Heart: Talk About Elder Law Issues This Season
Courtesy Leu & Peirce, PLLC During the holiday season, we are reminded that the gifts we cherish the most don’t come wrapped in a box. Rather, it is the time we spend with loved ones […]
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Take the First Step to a World Without Alzheimer’s
By Lori Leu, Erin Peirce, Lauren Olson, and Laura Chavero Everyone has a reason to end Alzheimer’s disease. Maybe your mother is one of the five million Americans living with the disease. Perhaps your grandfather […]
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Be Very Careful With a Do Not Resuscitate Order
By Craig Watson Harold was an 80-year-old bachelor, a former fighter pilot, a colorful and fun loving guy. Unfortunately, he suffered a stroke. He lived alone so it was 24 hours before he made it […]
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Paying for Long-Term Care
By Lori A. Leu, Erin W. Peirce, Lauren E. Olson, and Laura J. Chavero Long-term care in the United States is currently one of the most uncertain issues faced by seniors. Several factors contribute to […]
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Don’t Let This Financial Scenario Happen to You…
By Craig Watson Don’t let this financial scenario happen to you…Paula was an 80-year-old woman in average health. Paula had a daughter named Jackie who was divorced, unemployed, and needed a place to live while […]
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What is a Durable Power of Attorney and Who Needs One?
By Lori Leu, Erin Peirce, Lauren Olson, and Laura Chavero After seeing family over the holidays and contemplating the future, some people’s thoughts turn to making a Will. However, the most important estate planning document […]