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If you are the parent or grandparent of a person who is disabled, or simply wish to leave all or part of your estate to a person who is disabled, then you must carefully plan your estate to protect the person who is disabled and the inheritance. […]

In my last article I discussed the Court process known as Probate and its many pitfalls. In this article, I will focus on avoiding Probate if you own real estate. Your home is usually your most important and most valuable asset. Therefore, it is an asset that […]

In your Will, you will need to name a person or institution, called an executor, to manage your estate when you pass away. Choosing the right Executor is crucial to making sure your wishes are carried out. The choice is important because being a executor can be […]

Many people come to me with confused ideas about what a Last Will and Testament is and what it does. Today I would like to give you a better understanding of the Last Will and Testament. A Last Will and Testament is an important legal document which […]

When planning for incapacity, a Power of Attorney is an important legal document. A Power of Attorney is a document in which you appoint a person to act as your agent to make legal and financial decisions on your behalf. In most cases, the person appoints a […]

My name is Giovanni P. Silvagni and I am an attorney with over 17 years of experience handling matters relating to Elder Law, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Probate and Real Estate.  My partner, Ida Como and myself, are both the children of Italian immigrants and maintain […]

The Court process known as Probate can be very confusing. Probate is a Court proceeding where the Court validates your Last Will and Testament so that assets which are titled solely in your name can be administered. Assets which are titled solely in your name are frozen […]

As an Elder Law Attorney, many of my clients plan to protect their assets because they fear nursing home expenses, but it is much more likely that a person will require home care services then nursing home services. Home Care services involves receiving in-home care, usually a […]

A reverse mortgage is a type of home loan that lets you convert a portion of the equity in your home into cash. Unlike a traditional home equity loan or second mortgages, borrowers do not have to repay the loan until they pass away or until they […]