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What to Do When Mom Can No Longer Manage Her Own Money

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

One of the most difficult aspects of caring for an elderly parent (or helping an aging parent who lives far away) is keeping one step ahead when that parent begins to lose the ability to manage his or her own finances. Many seniors can be very resistant to discussing what they feel is an… Read More »

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The Benefits of a Retirement Trust

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Most of us start thinking about retirement as soon as we get our first job. Even if we can’t start saving as much as we’d like right away, we know it’s there, looming on the horizon, and we think about it. The closer we get to retirement age the more we begin to consider… Read More »

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How Successful CEOs Keep the Family Business in the Family

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

How long will your family business stay in the family? One generation? Two generations? How about 4 generations down the line? The truth is that very few family business stay in the family beyond the first generation. Statistically, Only 40% of family owned businesses survive to the second generation, 12% to the third, and… Read More »

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How Long Will It Take for the VA to Process My Application?

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

One of the most common questions I get from our clients is how long it will take for the VA to make a decision about their Aid and Attendance Application. I have been told by the VA that their decision process has three phases: The Development Phase (102-139 days): During this phase, the VA… Read More »

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One Simple Step Now Can Save Time and Money Later

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Being named as the executor of the estate of a deceased loved one comes with many challenges, including dealing with the probate system, and refereeing unhappy family members; but one of the most difficult (and least discussed) challenges is sorting through the plethora of paper and information that people collect over the course of… Read More »

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Memories Make Your Legacy About More Than Property Alone

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Have you ever wished you could go back in time and know your mother or father as a young person? Have you researched your family history or genealogy and kicked yourself for not asking your grandparents about their knowledge and experiences when you had a chance? Technology has changed so much in the past… Read More »

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New Criteria for Alzheimer’s Can Lead to Early Diagnosis, Better Treatment and Planning

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Alzheimer’s Disease is a devastating illness which affects families all over the country; from the adult child who fears that her father’s recent forgetfulness might be a harbinger of something more sinister, to the elderly gentleman who wonders how he will possible pay for the care his beloved wife requires. Over the years, the… Read More »

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What If Mom Can’t Sign Forms from the VA?

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Many of our older clients are physically unable to sign their name. The VA does not recognize a power of attorney and so no one but the veteran or surviving spouse can sign VA forms unless the VA has appointed a fiduciary to act on the claimant’s behalf. The family members then wonder what… Read More »

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Protecting Your Children with a Nomination of Guardians

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Choosing a guardian for your minor child could be one of the most personal decisions you ever make—it’s also one of the most important, which is why many couples turn to an attorney they trust to not only help them draft their nomination document, but also help advise them in this crucial decision. With… Read More »

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New Portability Provision Should be Considered with Caution

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

A new “Portability Provision” in The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Jobs Creation Act of 2010 has some couples excited about the financial possibilities. As explained in this article in the Wall Street Journal, the new portability provision “permits surviving spouses to elect to use the unused portion of the estate tax applicable… Read More »

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