Estate Planning

Digital Assets Are Part of Modern Estate Planning Many people in Maine think estate planning is only about their home, bank accounts, and personal belongings. Today, however, many important things exist online. These items are known as digital assets. When an estate plan does not address digital assets, families often struggle to find or access […]

Making decisions about serious illness, incapacity, and the end of life is never easy. Yet failing to plan can leave your loved ones overwhelmed, confused, and forced to make painful choices without guidance. For Maine families, working with an experienced elder law and estate planning attorney ensures your wishes are legally protected and your family

Part Two: Long-Term Care, MaineCare, and Looking Ahead In Part One of our New Year estate planning checklist, we focused on organizing documents and reviewing the foundation of your plan. In Part Two, we turn to long-term care planning, asset protection, and preparing for the realities many Maine families face as they age. Planning early,

Part One: Get Organized and Protect What Matters Most A new year is a natural time to pause, take stock, and make sure your affairs are in order. For Maine families, estate planning is not just about paperwork. It is about protecting your home, your savings, and the people you love, while preparing for the

Maine winters are beautiful, but they can also be long, cold, and isolating — especially for older adults and those living with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or other serious illnesses. For caregivers, family members, friends, and even neighbors, winter can bring new challenges that are easy to overlook until someone is struggling. This time of year