Douglas S. Holden
What Is Elder Law
Elder Law is a broad topic. As I see it, it is a mixture of traditional estate planning, Medicaid asset protection, special needs,...
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Douglas S. Holden
- Jan 21
- 2 min
Guardianship & Conservatorship
A Guardian is a person who takes care of another person. A conservator is a person who takes care of the assets and income of another...
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Douglas S. Holden
- Jan 21
- 2 min
Traditional Estate Planning
For traditional estate planning, there are generally, relatively few options, though they must be drafted well. There are four basic...
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Douglas S. Holden
- Jan 21
- 2 min
What Is Medicaid?
Federal and state governments have created a safety net for seniors and those who are disabled. So Medicaid is a federal program that is...
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Douglas S. Holden
- Jan 21
- 2 min
What Is Probate?
Probate is a legal process wherein people get what they are supposed to get when someone dies. In most states, probate can be fairly...
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Douglas S. Holden
- Jan 21
- 1 min
Special Need Persons & Trusts
Estate planning by parents who have children with special needs is tricky, to say the least. The most pronounced concern is how to...
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Douglas S. Holden
- Jan 21
- 3 min
3 Steps to Take Regarding Aging Parents
As my parents age, what should I do? Step One: It is critical that you determine if your parents have estate documents. If they do,...
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Douglas S. Holden
- Jan 21
- 2 min
What is the Difference: Living Will & Revocable Living Trust
I have seen various definitions for what makes a trust a “Living Trust,” Most of the time, one will simply define a Living Trust as a...
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Douglas S. Holden
- Jan 21
- 3 min
The Importance of Estate Planning
There are a variety of reasons for making sure your estate plan is up-to-date. Although many people think that estate planning is only...
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Douglas S. Holden
- Jan 21
- 3 min
Do I Need a Revocable Living Trust?
The best lawyer-like answer I can give you is, “it depends.” Or I could say, “maybe, maybe not.” The point is, don’t believe everything...
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Douglas S. Holden
- Jan 21
- 3 min
What Is A Good Estate Plan?
It might be good to discuss “What is NOT a Good Estate Plan?" First, not talking about it is not a plan. So many people are, let’s be...
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Douglas S. Holden
- Jan 21
- 3 min
Should I Take Out A Reverse Mortgage?
First of all, for many people, their home is their most significant asset. So, I understand that one may want to use the home to tap...
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