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Delaware Estate And Family Law Blog
How can estate planning address end-of-life matters?
Will creation is an essential aspect of estate planning, especially when it comes to end-of-life matters. However, there are many other documents that will ensure you and your family are fully prepared should the unthinkable happen. The following documents are...
How a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust can help
Thanks to modern medicine and a wealth of easily accessible nutrients, Americans often live past the retirement age. While this means most Delaware residents can have long, active lives, it also increases the chance that you may need long-term care services later in...
When should you consider child support modification?
When the court finalizes a child support amount in the divorce decree, it is not set in stone. Life is full of unexpected changes and some changes may be grounds for child support modification. The Delaware Courts determine child support amounts using the Melson...
What Are the Benefits and Risks of Forming an LLC?
What Are the Benefits and Risks of Forming an LLC? If you have decided to start a business and are researching the available business entity types, you may repeatedly come across the terms “limited liability company” and “LLC,” but you might not understand what this...
Don’t forget to include these 3 items in your will
Perhaps not surprisingly, more than three out of every four Americans say having a will is important, but a 2019 Caring.com study shows only 40% of those taking part in the survey have an estate plan in place. People over 65 are the largest group - at 66% - with a...
Are you taking care of yourself as an adult guardian?
Deciding to take care of a disabled or an aging loved one is incredibly brave and selfless, but you have to be sure that you take care of yourself while taking care of someone else. To strike a balance, you may need a bit of insight. The Family Caregiver...
The SECURE Act – What It Is And How It Affects You
On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act). The SECURE Act, which is effective January 1, 2020. The Act is the most impactful legislation affecting retirement accounts in decades. The SECURE...
How can you develop a strong succession plan?
As a Delaware business owner, you should be used to making plans for your business. Even if you don’t see the time coming any time soon, there will come a time where your business has to change hands and you have to step down. According to Forbes, there is one...
What is a Medicaid spend-down?
If you are approaching the age when health issues have you thinking about an eventual move into a Delaware nursing home, you need to become aware of the high cost associated with such care and determine how you will cover it. Unfortunately, very few people can afford...
I inherited the family business. What do I do now?
Inheriting your family business is a great honor. Maybe your parents walked you through the business processes and prepared you for this momentous task. Or, maybe they remained tight-lipped about who would be in charge for decades. Whatever the case, this Delaware...
