by Jill Burzynski | May 23, 2018 | Blog, Expert Video, Probate and Trust Administration, Video
Probate is the process whereby a decedent’s assets which are held in his or her name alone, are transferred to the beneficiaries pursuant to the terms of the decedent’s Last Will and Testament or to the heirs if the person has no will. A person’s will provides for the...
by Jill Burzynski | May 18, 2018 | Alzheimers and Dementia, Blog, Caregiver Issues, Financing Long Term Care, Health Care Advocacy, Medicaid, News Article
The early stages of dementia are often recognized by family members first. Most patients and their families are not entirely surprised when a diagnosis of dementia is made by a physician. The patient and the family have probably been noticing subtle changes for some...
by Jill Burzynski | May 13, 2018 | Blog, Caregiver Issues, Medicaid, News Article
Often we are asked about qualifying for Medicaid. Sometimes people have collected information from friends and relatives who have navigated the Medicaid system in another state. While Medicaid has Federal implications, it is administered on a state level and state...
by Jill Burzynski | May 4, 2018 | Blog, End of Life Planning, Estate Planning, News Article, Uncategorized
Many people believe that probate is something that should be avoided in all cases. When asked why probate should be avoided, people often express that probate will be a very expensive and time consuming process. These perceptions are not necessarily true. The efforts...
by Jill Burzynski | Apr 30, 2018 | Blog, Caregiver Issues, News Article
Many of our caregiver clients are dealing with the biggest challenges they have ever faced. Their loved one can no longer toilet, feed, bathe, and dress themselves. Watching a family member lose the ability to function and revert to a childlike state is not only...
by Jill Burzynski | Apr 26, 2018 | Blog, Estate Planning, Expert Video, Video
What Happens If a Person Dies Without a Will? There is a common misunderstanding that if a person dies without a will that the estate will go to the state. This is not true. When a person dies and has assets in his or her name alone, the estate will be...
