When you meet with an estate planning attorney for the first time it is always wise to go over your estate plan both to ensure that the estate planning documents you have in place are up to date and to make sure you are not missing important components or tools in your plan. To help make sure your estate plan is complete, the Grand Forks estate planning attorneys at German Law discuss what might be missing from your estate plan. The Need for Comprehensive Estate Planning If you have an … [Read more...] about What Might Be Missing from Your Estate Plan?

The prospect of creating your first estate plan can be a bit intimidating. Estate planning incorporates a wide range of goals and objectives into one comprehensive plan. That plan may include numerous estate planning tools and strategies, all of which can be overwhelming. To help get you started, the Grand Forks estate planning attorneys at German Law explain estate planning in 10 steps. Contact a Grand Forks Estate Planning Attorney Please join us for an upcoming FREE seminar. … [Read more...] about Estate Planning in 10 Steps

For an adult child, watching a parent age can be very difficult. Somehow, we expect that our parents will be forever middle-aged. It can become even more difficult if a parent starts to show signs of physical and/or mental deterioration that often goes along with the natural aging process. If that is where you are with your parent, it may be time to find a caregiver for your parent. If so, the Grand Forks elder law attorneys at German Law offer suggestions to help you pick a caregiver for your … [Read more...] about How to Pick a Caregiver for a Parent

Given the increasing prevalence of the disease, most of us know someone who is suffering from Alzheimer’s or who is helping care for someone with the disease. Nationally, the month of November is known as Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Recognizing the need for heightened awareness of this disease, President Ronald Reagan made this designation in 1983. To help you prepare, the Grand Forks elder law attorneys at German Law discuss ways to get involved during Alzheimer’s Awareness … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

The holidays should be a time of happiness, cheer, and goodwill toward all. Unfortunately, scam artists make a point of using the holiday spirit to target people -- and seniors are frequently at the top of the target list. The Grand Forks elder law attorneys at German Law explain some common holiday scams that target seniors and offer tips to avoid becoming a victim. Common Holiday Scams and How to Avoid Becoming a Victim November and December are the busiest shopping months of the year, … [Read more...] about Holiday Scams That Target Seniors

As we age, we start to realize that our parents age as well. At some point, we even think we have accepted the reality that our parents will pass away someday. When that “someday” becomes “someday soon” because of a terminal diagnosis, it can cause emotional upheaval and practical confusion. Having a list of steps to take following a terminal diagnosis can be a huge benefit. To get you started, the Grand Forks elder law attorneys at German Law have put together the following 10 things to do when … [Read more...] about 10 Things to Do When an Elderly Parent Gets a Terminal Diagnosis

Most of us are taught to start planning for retirement as soon as we have a “real” job. For many people, retirement planning includes saving money in a retirement account, such as an IRA or a 401(k) account. While saving money in a retirement account is certainly an important part of planning for a financially secure retirement, you also need to know the rules relating to the distribution of the funds held in the account. Toward that end, the Grand Forks retirement planning attorneys at German … [Read more...] about Do You Know the Retirement Plan Distribution Rules?

When it comes to planning for retirement, deciding where to live can dramatically impact your financial resources which will also affect how comfortable you are during your Golden Year. Not surprisingly, many retirees decide to move outside of the United States when they retire because their money goes farther. If you are considering retiring abroad, the retirement planning attorneys at German Law share the results of the 2022 Global Retirement Index highlighting the best international … [Read more...] about Best International Retirement Destinations

Like most people, you probably know someone who has been diagnosed with, is suffering from or has died with Alzheimer’s disease. Despite the growing prevalence of Alzheimer’s, a cure has yet to be found. There is something you can do to help though! The Grand Forks elder law attorneys at German Law encourage you to be part of the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s this year. What Is Alzheimer’s Disease? According to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), Alzheimer's … [Read more...] about Be Part of the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®