Estate Planning
Sykes Elder Law has a wealth of knowledge and experience dealing with Estate Planning as well as other Elder Law Services. We would be more than happy to discuss your situation and answer your questions; click here to contact us.
If you would like more information about Estate Planning, please review the information in the blog posts below.
Two must-have estate plan provisions for parents with minor children
Despite our “elder law” moniker, we frequently write estate plans people of all ages. When I see parents whose children are minors, I make sure to address two specific issues that are usually not important with elderly clients. If you parent minor children, make sure...3 keys to a great estate plan
As an elder law attorney, I see hundreds of estate plans every year. Most are adequate – they cover the minimum requirements and are not so outdated that they no longer make sense. You could easily do that too. For $10, you could buy some basic forms at a legal...How are people related? Understanding consanguinity
Test your knowledge with this question: What relation to you is the child of your cousin? Nephew Cousin Second cousin First cousin once removed The question raises an issue of “consanguinity” – the relatedness of family members. As an estate planning and elder law...Does the client have capacity? (Practice tip)
Here is some advice to lawyers who, at least at times, prepare wills or other estate planning documents for clients. It’s about having an easy but effective checklist for establishing client capacity. You know you need to establish that a client has mental capacity....Questions asked and answered from our last workshop!
I have elderly parents with modest assets. Is it possible to protect any of those assets? What is the financial impact of parents moving into my home for care? Do I have liability as their Power of Attorney? Is it possible to use Veterans Benefits for their care in my...About Andrew Sykes
The founder of Sykes Elder Law, Andrew Sykes is recognized as a leading elder law authority in Pennsylvania. He is a Certified Elder Law Attorney with over 20 years of experience helping clients with estate planning, estate administration, and Medicaid planning.
