On behalf of Dale M. Maas, Attorney at Law | Jun 22, 2020 | Estate Planning
An advance medical directive is a document people will complete and sign while they are healthy that will give them some control over medical decisions that they otherwise might not be able to make for themselves. As people age, it becomes more and more likely that...
On behalf of Dale M. Maas, Attorney at Law | Jun 10, 2020 | Estate Planning
Louisianans from every demographic are advised to think about the value of a comprehensive estate plan. This is true for people with limited income and assets and those who are considered wealthy with a vast portfolio. For the latter group, however, there will be more...
On behalf of Dale M. Maas, Attorney at Law | Jun 10, 2020 | Estate Planning
People who watch dramatic television programs or films about families and disagreements within those families often have misplaced beliefs about reality and the law. In Louisiana, people might think they understand the basics about estate planning and deciding who can...
On behalf of Dale M. Maas, Attorney at Law | Jun 10, 2020 | Estate Planning, Wills And Trusts
Louisianans might put off creating an estate plan for a variety of reasons. Perhaps they are younger and do not think it is a priority. They may not have significant assets or property valuable enough that they believe a will is necessary. Or they might not want to...
On behalf of Dale M. Maas, Attorney at Law | Jun 10, 2020 | Estate Planning
Estate planning is taking on greater importance during these troubling times and people are increasingly thinking about how to go about protecting their loved ones. Before anything else, it is useful to understand the basics. Moving forward with an estate plan can be...
On behalf of Dale M. Maas, Attorney at Law | May 26, 2020 | Blog, Estate Planning
For many people in Louisiana and across the country, putting together an estate plan can be challenging. However, for those suffering with a neurological disease, the matter can be more complex. For this reason, these people might consider taking proactive steps in...
On behalf of Dale M. Maas, Attorney at Law | May 14, 2020 | Estate Planning
Estate planning is not limited to deciding how to distribute one’s assets after death. Some aspects of estate planning can benefit the planner, or principal, during his or her lifetime. A financial power of attorney document is one of those estate planning tools that...
On behalf of Dale M. Maas, Attorney at Law | May 4, 2020 | Estate Planning
When drafting an estate plan with an attorney, many people raise questions about estate taxes. Estate taxes, also known as death taxes, are the fees the federal government collects when an estate passes along to its heirs. Notoriously expensive, estate taxes can claim...
On behalf of Dale M. Maas, Attorney at Law | Apr 9, 2020 | Estate Planning
Many of us do not consider the future of our assets and property until the last act of our lives. Unfortunately, not everyone will live to see old age. So, it is imperative that you establish a thorough estate plan early in life, especially if you have significant...
On behalf of Dale M. Maas, Attorney at Law | Apr 7, 2020 | Estate Planning
It’s never too late to start a new chapter in life. This philosophy has seemingly taken hold among Americans over the age of 50, who are experiencing something of a divorce boom. The “gray divorce” rate, as it is often referred to, has gone up in recent years. While a...
