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What Estate Planning Looks Like in Vermont

What Estate Planning Looks Like in Vermont

On any given morning in Barre, sunlight filters through maple trees outside a cozy law office window. Other days, it’s a familiar face arriving for a scheduled home visit. Estate planning in Vermont d

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A Vermont Family’s Guide to Early Dementia Planning

A Vermont Family’s Guide to Early Dementia Planning

If you’re wondering when to contact an attorney because you’ve noticed a loved one struggling with their memory, the answer is right now.                                                               

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Will or Trust? A Simple Guide

Will or Trust? A Simple Guide

Planning for the future is one of the kindest things you can do for your family. A clear plan ensures your hard-earned property passes to your loved ones quickly and easily, allowing them to focus on

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Vermont Medicaid: Your Guide to the Basics (2026)

Vermont Medicaid: Your Guide to the Basics (2026)

Navigating Medicaid, just like many government programs, can often feel overwhelming. It's easy to get lost in the paperwork and rules when all you really want is a clear path forward for yourself or

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Vermont Marriage Law: A Legal Guide for Couples & Life Partners

Vermont Marriage Law: A Legal Guide for Couples & Life Partners

Marriage is a significant life event that intertwines not just two lives, but also their legal and financial realities. This guide provides an overview of key legal and practical considerations for co

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Executor Checklist: Your Simple Guide to Vermont Probate

Executor Checklist: Your Simple Guide to Vermont Probate

Being named as an executor for a loved one's will is a great honor, but it can also feel overwhelming. If you've been given this responsibility in Vermont, you might be wondering where to start. The g

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A Vermont Senior's Guide to Medicaid and Asset Protection

A Vermont Senior's Guide to Medicaid and Asset Protection

Are you a senior in Vermont worried that a future need for nursing home care will wipe out your life savings? You're not alone. Many older Vermonters and their families operate under the false belief

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Navigating Power of Attorney in Vermont: Your Guide as an Agent

Navigating Power of Attorney in Vermont: Your Guide as an Agent

"Sorry, we can't disclose that information to you." Have you ever heard those frustrating words when trying to manage a loved one's affairs, despite holding a valid Power of Attorney? If so, you're no

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Vermont Grads: Your Adulting Checklist Starts Here

Vermont Grads: Your Adulting Checklist Starts Here

Graduating high school is a milestone! It is one of a handful of events that signifies that you’re no longer a child, you’re an adult. Which is exciting, but perhaps also at least a little intimidatin

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Understanding Powers of Attorney in Vermont

Understanding Powers of Attorney in Vermont

Life can throw curveballs. Have you ever considered who would manage your finances or make crucial decisions for you if you couldn't?                                                                  

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Avoiding Probate in Vermont: Your Estate Planning Options

Avoiding Probate in Vermont: Your Estate Planning Options

Probate. The word itself can conjure up feelings of stress and confusion, in the best of times. Losing a loved one is difficult enough, but navigating the complexities of probate in Vermont can add a

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Beneficiary Designations: Securing Your Legacy

Beneficiary Designations: Securing Your Legacy

Ever wondered what a “beneficiary” really is and why it matters? You’re not alone. Many people simply name a loved one without fully understanding the implications. This guide breaks down the basics a

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Four Key Planning Documents Every Adult Needs

Four Key Planning Documents Every Adult Needs

What happens when you need something done, but aren’t able to convey your wishes? That’s when advanced legal planning becomes important. There are four legal documents every adult should have: a wil

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Nursing Home and Medicaid Myths

Nursing Home and Medicaid Myths

There are many myths about nursing homes and Medicaid that can hold people back from doing proper planning, or worse, plan improperly which can put their assets at risk. Here are a few of the most com

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How to Protect Your Home from the Nursing Home

How to Protect Your Home from the Nursing Home

Do you worry about what will happen to your house if you have to go to a nursing home? You’re not alone, many people do. The good news is that you shouldn’t have to sell your house to pay for your c

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Top 10 Estate Planning Myths

Top 10 Estate Planning Myths

Have you ever wondered what would happen to your money and belongings if something unexpected happened? Estate planning provides an opportunity to prepare for any future incapacity and your death, wh

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