I do, or I don’t – can a Settlor dictate how a beneficiary’s share is distributed based on the..

Case Law

In many states, executing a promissory note is a viable and attractive strategy when engaging in..

Medicaid Planning, Case Law

As a senior ages, they may no longer be able to look after their own affairs. This could be their..

Elder Law, Case Law

Due process, as guaranteed by the 5^th Amendment, states that the federal government must treat each..

Medicaid Planning, Case Law

Undue Influence is when someone pressures another in such a way that the person being influenced is..

Elder Law, estate planning, Case Law

A power of appointment is a provision that gives a person, the powerholder, the opportunity to..

Medicaid Planning, Case Law

When an agent steps into the shoes of a principal, does that require the agent to ensure every cent..

Elder Law, Case Law

Shock therapy has been in the news and in the courts in recent years. A graduated electronic..

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Yesterday, you were alerted to the groundbreaking decision out of Minnesota that confirmed an..

Elder Law, Case Law

In a Minnesota appeals court decision, the court ruled that a Medicaid recipient’s irrevocable..

Elder Law, Case Law

In 2003, Mary attempted to engage in elder law planning and executed a deed reserving a life estate..

Elder Law, Case Law

Can undue influence lead to a Trust Amendment via a Trust Protector who is an independent party?..

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