Jan 31, 2016

Why You Should Have Estate Planning Documents in Place – Security in a Time of Crisis

By: Olivia R. Holcombe-Volke, Esq. – olivia@elvilleassociates.com, 443-393-7696

When utilizing a Revocable Living Trust-based approach for the estate plan of a married couple, an important first step is deciding whether to develop a Joint Revocable Living Trust – one Trust covering both spouses – or whether to create two individual Revocable Living Trusts, one per spouse. There is no blanket rule to apply to all couples or all estates, rendering a thorough discussion with your estate planning attorney necessary…

Stephen R. Elville, J.D., LL.M., Attends National Elder Law and Estate Planning Symposiums

By: Jeffrey Stauffer, Community Relations Director – jeff@elvilleassociates.com, 443-393-7696

Mr. Stephen R. Elville, principal and lead attorney at the elder law, estate and special needs planning firm of Elville and Associates, P.C., is attending The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Summit January 28-30 in Newport Beach, California. Hosted by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), this yearly elder and special needs law event engages attendees beyond a lecture by offering discussion, debate, and applications for the information provided in each session…

A Primer on Guardianships – Part Two – Guardianship of the Person

By: David A. (Andy) Hall, Esq. – Elville and Associates – andy@elvilleassociates.com, 443-393-7696

Many times clients will come for an appointment with an elder law attorney because their spouse or parent is no longer able to communicate decisions about their health or person. This can be the result of a progressive condition such as Alzheimer’s disease, or from a sudden onset, such as a fall resulting in a traumatic brain injury (“TBI”). The consequence can be the same if the alleged disabled person (“ADP”) does not have a healthcare power of attorney (“POA”) or advance medical directive (“AMD”) in place. Many Americans do not have incapacity planning documents — which can result in a guardianship of the person situation…