Benefits provided by Social Security are often one component of an overall estate plan that can also easily slip through the cracks. It is essential to have a financial power of attorney to ensure that there is another person to step in and take care of your finances if you become unable to do so […]

Today, estate planning attorneys are being contacted at record numbers to get assistance in putting together power of attorney documents or wills in the midst of the pandemic. If you are in a situation in which you feel compelled to quickly pull together your estate plan, it’s important to partner with a knowledgeable professional in […]

Many older Americans have been thinking about the concept of long-term care insurance recently and with good reason. Chances are good that you’ll become injured or sick at some point during your retirement and require extra support to pay for your medical bills. This is a service that can be especially valuable to long term […]

As part of an estate plan, your knowledgeable attorney might recommend different tools to help you accomplish your individual goals and allow for the streamlined transfer of assets to your loved ones. This can mean using something such as life insurance to help support other asset transfers within your overall estate plan. There are three […]

When there is no will for your estate plan, this puts your family members in a very difficult situation, because it becomes the responsibility of the MS courts to decide what happens to your property. This is referred to as dying intestate and the settlement process that follows might not generate the results that you […]

Whether you are thinking about your investments and your retirement or how your estate plan answers many of your most common goals, you need assistance from an expert in the world of financial planning. But finding the right person to assist you in addition to finding a knowledgeable estate planning attorney to help you think […]

A healthcare proxy is a term you might have hard of in relation to comprehensive estate planning. The term proxy refers to another person acting on your behalf. With regard to healthcare proxies, this person is equipped to express your individual wishes on your behalf if you are unable to do so. Depending on where […]

Since estate planning can be complex and should be aligned with your individual and family goals, mistakes can and do happen. All too often these common mistakes are ones that end up being revealed in the midst of a crisis or after the loss of a loved one. The most common estate planning mistake is […]

We recognize that many families are going through difficult times and might still need assistance in the form of estate planning support. Morton Law Firm PLLC remains open and accessible throughout the pandemic. We are still open for business and are 100% virtual and still staffed. Furthermore, if you are not able to attend an […]

Sometimes it’s the loss of a loved one or someone in your family being diagnosed with Alzheimers’ that gives you the sign to put ‘estate planning” at the top of your to-do list. But the truth is that it can be dangerous to rush your planning if you’re doing it on your own. Hiring an […]