Kirtland & Seal, L.L.C.
Your parents took care of you for a long time, and you want to return the favor by protecting them when they need it. Unfortunately, the nature of elder abuse means that time may already be here. Studies have shown that one in five seniors has been the victim of...
Your will is an important document that lays out exactly how you want your assets distributed to those you love and cherish. It takes time, and careful planning—the decisions you make while creating one are not made lightly. You don't want anyone trying to change your...
Caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be a difficult process. In addition to the emotional work of caring for your parent, Alzheimer’s patients sometimes can be stubborn and refuse care. There may come a point where it becomes unrealistic...
In many families, it is common for older adults to talk openly about their estate plans and last wishes. Although it is of critical importance that everyone has a legally binding last will or estate plan, it is equally important that your family members understand...
Trusts are a major source of security for both the people who create them and the beneficiaries who rely on them later. Unfortunately, not every trustee ends up being reliable. At some point, you may have to ask the court to remove a trustee that isn't doing his or...
You probably don't want to control every aspect of your heir's future -- but, at the same time, you may have some strong feelings about just handing someone a tremendous amount of wealth with no strings attached. That's where an incentive trust can be valuable....
Finally finishing an estate plan is an accomplishment. This is a complex set of legal documents that probably took a long time to compile and complete. However, when you are finished with your estate plan, are you really finished? In short, no. There are a few...
In news that's made national headlines and spurred an outpouring of support for the victim, suicide hotline workers at the Veterans Crisis Center may have saved the life of an elderly veteran of the United States Coast Guard after a couple of thieves managed to empty...
Part of effective end-of-life planning includes figuring out how your loved ones will have immediate access to cash right after you are gone -- including enough money to pay your funeral expenses. That can be a little trickier than it sounds. The average price for an...
There's often someone standing by to assist when you're born, so why shouldn't there be someone there to assist you when you die? That's the concept behind the services of an end-of-life doula or midwife. Thanks to the Colorado End-of-Life Options Act, this state is...
