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Revocable Trusts: An Overview
Sowards Law Firm

We received the following question from a client: When my brother passed away, he left money in a revocable trust for my children, but they could only get that money if they visited with the elephants in Tanzania. Why can’t my kids put that money toward something they could use, like paying off their mortgages?…

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Elder Law Attorney: What Do They Do?
Sowards Law Firm

There are many legal matters that affect older or disabled individuals under elder law. Attorneys who practice elder law advocate for and create legal plans to assist seniors, and their loved ones, in living better lives. Elder law may include planning for retirement, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, long-term care planning, estate planning, guardianships, and…

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Aduhelm Medications Are Effective at Treating Alzheimer’s Disease
Sowards Law Firm

More than 6 million Americans suffer from dementia and anxiety associated with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). It is hard to exaggerate the emotional and financial toll on families afflicted with the disease. People are desperate for therapies to improve the patient’s quality of life and slow the progression. Like all neurological diseases marked by neurodegeneration, the…

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Prepare, Don’t Wait for an Emergency
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Your mother would probably say that, wouldn’t she? How often have you wished that you had listened to your mother? Nobody really wants to think in advance about accidents or illness. But if no advance planning has been done, and if an elderly parent has broken a hip, say, and is about to be discharged…

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Estate Planning After Divorce
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So, you’re officially divorced. In starting this new chapter of life, you should update your estate planning documents as soon as possible. You may no longer be legally married, but divorce does not automatically remove your prior spouse from your will, trust, or beneficiary designations. Here are some items to consider updating: Change Your Advance…

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Who Are Parties to an Estate?
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When people pass away, their assets go through probate — a legal process that distributes the person’s assets after death. The parties to an estate are the people involved in the probate process. Although not technically a party to the estate, the deceased person — called the testator or decedent — is essential. When people…

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California Removing Asset Test for Medi-Cal Eligibility
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California is making big changes to how it determines Medi-Cal, Medicaid in every other state, eligibility for long-term care by eliminating the requirement that applicants have limited assets. While the rules apply only to California right now, other states may follow suit. Medicaid covers long-term care for the elderly and people with disabilities who qualify…

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Don’t Forget to Fund Your Revocable Trust
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Revocable trusts are a very popular and useful estate planning tool. But the trust will be ineffective if you do not actually place your assets in the trust. Revocable trusts are an effective way to avoid probate and provide for asset management in the event of incapacity. In addition, revocable trusts — sometimes called “living”…

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They made it pretty easy for us to set up the legal entity we needed. Everyone we talked to was knowledgeable, professional, and considerate. We had to work around a difficult schedule, and the folks at Sowards made it work.

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Everyone at Sowards Law Firm was extremely kind, helpful, and professional in helping me manage all of the legal work required after my husband passed away. They explained everything clearly, and focused on what would be the best options for me in the future. I’m grateful for their assistance and...

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I have been working with Sowards Law Firm for all my estate needs and their service is impeccable, with the upmost professionalism. They walk you through scenarios in detail so that you can make informed decisions. I highly recommend this team.

Debra A

They made it SO EASY! Everything was explained and explored in regards to figuring out how to organize and structure. Very thoughtful and thorough. I will definitely recommend them, and have sent all of my clients their info to get their affairs in order.

Cindy Selleos

I used Sowards for my Estate planning needs. The firm provided excellent advice, and made the process very easy to complete in an expeditious manner. Each person that I interacted with was professional, friendly and competent. I have confidence that this multi-generational law practice is a solid...

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