Living wills express personal wishes for end of life care. They state what life-prolonging measures an individual desires, and what measures the individual chooses to refuse. Perhaps more than any other document, a living will is deeply personal and requires that one consider the end of life. At LifePlanLaw.com – Blackburn Law Firm, PLLC, we provide each...Read More

A power of attorney (POA) gives another person (the “attorney in fact” or “agent”) the right to act on behalf of, or instead of, the person who signed the power of attorney (the “principal”).  Although a POA is a very common and useful planning document, it is important to understand some basic facts about the...Read More

If you are visiting LifePlanLaw.com and not asking this question, perhaps you already know the point of this article.  A will can cost very little, or it can cost you your life savings.  The difference has nothing to do with the document called a “will.”  It has everything to do with how thoughtful the lawyer...Read More

I would like to answer this question as – “yes”.  Trust me on this, you need a will even if you are married.”  However, most people don’t trust lawyers, so I will explain why you need a will even if you are married. This post would be longer than anyone is willing to read if...Read More

The cost of long term care in Florida is on the rise, and many seniors have questions and concerns regarding their eligibility for assistance.  According to a survey conducted for one of the largest long-term care insurance providers, Genworth, a private nursing home room in Florida cost $8,882 per month in 2017.  The average cost...Read More

Every year, around 5 million older Americans are financially exploited  by scammers and criminals. Additionally the elderly are susceptible to deceit by greedy or desperate family members. Sadly, this total number of victims only continues to grow. One financial estimate states that seniors lose as much as $36.5 billion a year. However, it has been...Read More

The legal process of transferring of property upon a person’s death is known as “probate.” Although probate customs and laws have changed over time, the purpose has remained much the same: people formalize their intentions as to the transfer of their property at the time of their death (typically in a will), their property is...Read More