Category Archives: Incapacity Planning

Will Assisted Living Expenses Eat Up My Estate?

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Roger Billings

  Will assisted living expenses eat up my estate? That question is often on the minds of retired couples doing their estate planning. Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) are one way to make future costs of assisted living and even … Continue reading →






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Nashville Songwriter Discovers Pros and Cons of Conservatorships

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Roger Billings

The expense of Celebrity Conservatorships is in the news today. The attorneys for Britney Spears’ Conservatorship are reportedly seeking $900,000 in fees. Meanwhile, Nashville songwriter Danny Tate saw his assets dwindle while regaining his rights after recovering from a drug … Continue reading →






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What are the Benefits of a Living Trust? – Estate Planning Basics

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Roger Billings

  It is time again to get back to basics. You want an estate plan, but why go to the trouble of setting up a living trust? It may not be a good fit for everyone, but a living trust … Continue reading →






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The High Cost of Financial Elder Abuse

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Roger Billings

As Americans live longer, many of them become targets for the unscrupulous. William P. Isele, a New Jersey Elder law attorney, discussed the problem in JDSupra. Here is an excerpt: “When I went to the bank last week, it was obvious the … Continue reading →






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