Draft papers for financial, health issues

Legal Corner by Paul A. Brule




We have people call our office all the time because they “want to get their will done.” The interesting thing is that after talking to many of our new clients, they usually agree that their will is not important as they might have thought. One of the more important documents is called a durable power of attorney. 

Second marriages cause probate storms

Legal Corner by Paul A. Brule



It seems that every client that has come to our office for estate planning services has made it clear that he or she wants to avoid probate. That is perfectly understandable because probate cases can result in a substantial loss of money and delay of time for completing of estate matters. 

It’s possible to shield real estate, savings

Legal Corner by Paul A. Brule



    Nursing homes provide a vital, but unfortunately, expensive service to many families.  Like college, those costs can create difficulties for many families. As with college, financial assistance is available through Medicaid.

Ensure your story has a happy ending

Legal Corner by Paul A. Brule


One of the most legally complex yet quite easily understood cases that I have been involved with rather recently is the subject of book titled “The Inventors Fortune Up for Grabs.” The book is about a legal case involving the fortune of the late Arthur Hadley, a local inventor. It is co-written by Suzanne G. Beyer, a member of the Hadley family, and John S. Pfarr, one of the other attorneys in the case.

Limits on the books for state-placed liens

Legal Corner by Paul A. Brule


    It seems that everyone knows about it. Clients tell us all the time. If someone goes into a nursing home, the state gets a lien on everything, period. Thankfully, that is not how it works. We spend a lot of time dispelling such notions, explaining exactly how the lien works, when the lien doesn't apply and how to engage in proper planning to avoid it. I will share some of that with you in this column.

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