Joseph F. Pippen, Jr., Attorney at Law
Law Office of Joseph F. Pippen, Jr. & Associates
Largo, Florida 33771
727-586-3306
Member of the national ElderCare Matters Alliance, Florida chapter
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Kerry R. Peck, Esq., Managing Partner
Peck Bloom, LLC
Chicago, Illinois 60603
1-877-845-1743
Member of the national ElderCare Matter Alliance, Illinois chapter
THE DIAGNOSIS: Stan was 68 years old when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. A successful banker, Stan had made a nice life for his wife and children and was an integral part of his neighborhood. He was an active member of his church and the local school board. Despite a family history of Alzheimer’s disease, Stan’s world was shattered when the doctor delivered the test results. He was thrown into a whirlwind of doctor’s appointments and new medications. He was uncertain whether to keep his diagnosis a secret or tell his friends. Before he even began to battle the disease, Stan felt his life was already becoming less of his own. He decided to take back control of his life and called an old friend who was a practicing elder law attorney. Within the week, he and his family were sitting in the elder law attorney’s office to discuss his options.
Susana Lannik, Attorney at Law
Lannik Law, LLC
Newton, MA 02458
617-658-2980
Member of the national ElderCare Matters Alliance, Massachusetts chapter
What is Probate? Probate is the legal process overseen by a court to ensure your debts are paid and your assets are distributed to beneficiaries as specified in your will. If you do not have a will, the court still oversees the distribution of your assets in accordance with a state law called the Intestacy Statute. Read more on Why Is Avoiding Probate Important? How Can You Avoid It?…
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