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Ames, Iowa Estate Planning Law Firm

Category: Elder Law

Elder Law is a legal practice area that focuses on the unique legal issues affecting senior citizens, including estate planning, healthcare, long-term care planning, guardianship, and protection from elder abuse. Elder Law attorneys are equipped to provide legal assistance to seniors and their families, and they understand the complexities and nuances of laws and regulations that affect the aging population.

Overall, Elder Law attorneys work to protect the legal rights and interests of seniors, providing guidance and support to help them navigate the complex legal landscape and plan for a secure and comfortable future.

Learn more about our Elder Law services.

Attorney Merlaine Mosley
Estate Planning

Can Estate Planning Strategies Protect Cryptocurrency?

Creditors, hackers and frivolous lawsuit filers could be targeting your cryptocurrencies. These essential estate planning and asset protection strategies could help.

Attorney Merlaine Mosley
Estate Planning

How Young Is Too Young to Have a Will?

Once you turn 18, you must give written consent for other people, including your parents, to access your medical records.

Attorney Merlaine Mosley
Estate Planning

What Does a Probate Attorney Do?

Probate attorneys help families navigate the legal process of settling a deceased loved one’s estate, ensuring that assets are distributed properly, and disputes are resolved efficiently.

Attorney Merlaine Mosley
Estate Planning

Who Should I Choose to Be a Guardian for Minor Child?

Selecting a guardian for your child is one of the most important decisions you can make to ensure their well-being if something happens to you.

Attorney Merlaine Mosley
Estate Planning

How Estate Planning Protect Assets

Asset protection is a key aspect of Estate Planning. Learn about last will and testament, durable power of attorney, conservatorship, guardianship that can help shield your assets and your loved ones.

Attorney Merlaine Mosley
Estate Planning

Making Your Own Decisions Through Estate Planning

Estate planning can help ensure that your values and legacy are preserved and passed on to future generations.

Attorney Merlaine Mosley
Estate Planning

Do I Need Estate and Retirement Plans If I Don’t Have Kids?

Childless older adults face different challenges in housing, health care and estate planning.

Attorney Merlaine Mosley
Estate Planning

Obtaining Power of Attorney for Parents

Securing a power of attorney for your aging parents ensures that their financial and healthcare decisions are managed according to their wishes if they become unable to do so themselves.

Attorney Merlaine Mosley
Estate Planning

Review and Update Estate Plan in the New Year in Iowa

The start of a new year is the perfect time to review your estate plan, ensuring that it reflects your current wishes and safeguards your legacy.

Attorney Merlaine Mosley
Estate Planning

How to Avoid Probate with a Revocable Trust

A revocable trust allows assets correctly transferred into the trust during the grantor's lifetime to bypass probate. This can simplify asset distribution and help preserve privacy.