Face-to-face planning may seem old-fashioned, but expertise really matters. Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis explains why.

What options are available today to pay for long-term care costs? How do they compare? This article offers a high level overview.

Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara Boone McGinnis answers frequently-asked questions about Special Needs Trusts.

Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis Answers frequently asked questions about elder law, estate planning, and more.

If you want to make sure your loved ones won't have to scramble in the event of your untimely incapacitation, this checklist is for you.

The transfer of non-titled family heirlooms often creates more disputes that the transfer of titled property.

What is a Life Estate? This article from the Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law Educational Series explains the basics.

How does a will work? Does having a will keep an estate out of probate? This article explains the basics.

Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara Boone McGinnis answers frequently-asked questions about representative payees for social security.

Simply creating a trust isn't enough. There's much more to do.

By Wes Wood Traveling, spending time with family, enjoying a hobby, volunteering – these are just some of the many things people say they...

Sixty-three percent of American adults have not completed an advance directive, reports the most comprehensive study to date.

In my work with clients, I’ve learned that people often have misconceptions about capacity. This article discusses the three most common.

Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis answers questions about estate planning.

Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis answers questions about advance care planning.

My siblings and I are college-educated, but we were overwhelmed by the burden of paperwork required to get VA and Medicaid benefits.

Four factors are key in deciding what stays and what goes.

It’s the most important conversation America isn’t having

As an appraiser, I’ve been privy to tender moments as well as tense sibling rivalries. I remind families that it IS just stuff.