The Florida Supreme Court recently ruled for two nieces not included in a will drawn up by a testator on an “E-Z Legal Form.” In Aldrich v. Basile (SC11-2147), the testator Ann Aldrich used an E-Z Legal form to devise certain items she had listed on the form. The form did not include a residuary clause, which provides…
The following article was co-written and presented at the Maine State Bar Association’s Family Law Institute by Stephen D. Nelson, Esq. and Anthony A. Trask, Esq. Please note that all citations have been omitted. However, a full copy of the article, complete with citations and footnotes, can be viewed upon request. I. INTRODUCTION Nearly a…
In Maine, the Medicaid benefit is administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). It is called MaineCare. MaineCare helps pay for long-term care services for medically and financially eligible individuals. The MaineCare rules regarding long-term care are complex. They include: An asset limit for countable assets A five-year look-back period Transfer penalties…
We are delighted to celebrate Daniel Pulaski, a talented attorney at Rudman Winchell, for his well-deserved recognition on the prestigious 2023 New England Rising Stars list. Being included on this esteemed list, which honors only 2.5% of attorneys in the region, is a testament to Daniel’s exceptional legal skills and dedication to his clients. It…
I am often asked why we should worry about planning for long-term care. It is a good question. I think before we can talk about why we should talk about what. What is long-term care? We hear that phrase all over the place. What does it actually mean? Long-term care happens in that phase of life…
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