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Leaving Your Estate to Non-Family Members: Everything You Need to Know from Olney Will and Trust Attorneys
Estate planning often revolves around leaving assets to family members, but what if you want to leave your estate to someone who isn’t related to you? Many people have close friends, caretakers, or even charitable organizations that hold a special...
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Olney Estate Planning Lawyer on What to Know When Leaving an Inheritance to a Child Struggling with Substance Abuse
As a Olney estate planning lawyer, I’ve seen firsthand how substance abuse can impact families, leaving parents heartbroken and unsure of how to protect their loved ones while preserving their legacy. In my experience, many parents want to leave...
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Olney Elder Law Attorneys Answer, “Can the Nursing Home Take Mom's Life Insurance?”
If you have a parent in a nursing home, you’re likely facing a lot of difficult decisions and stressful situations. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed, but it’s important to remember that you have options and resources available to you....
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Honoring Our First Responders
This month, we honor the First Responders who put their lives on the line to save others. While there is no official First Responders month in the United States, the month of May is often recognized as First Responders month because May 4 is International...
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Olney Estate Planning Attorney Warns, “Your Tattoo Won't Hold Up in Court!”: The Importance of a Proper Estate Plan
In recent years, there has been a growing trend of people tattooing their medical wishes on their bodies, including “Do Not Resuscitate” (DNR) directives. While it might seem like a creative and potentially effective way to express one’s...