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09/01/2026

Protecting your assets isn’t just about having a plan. It’s about having the right plan in place at the right time.

Our latest blog breaks down some of the most common asset protection mistakes and what you can do to avoid them.

Protect your future by avoiding common asset protection mistakes that can affect Medicaid eligibility. Contact Waypoint Legal today.

08/28/2026

John and Susan were proud of the estate plan they had created.

They had worked with an attorney, established a Living Trust, put their affairs in order, and felt confident knowing their family would have a clear plan when the time came.

And for years, their plan did exactly what they needed it to do.

Then Susan needed nursing home care.

Suddenly, they had a new question:

“Does our Trust protect us from the cost of long-term care?”

Their Living Trust was working exactly as intended, but it was designed for their estate planning goals. Now, with nursing home care on the horizon, they needed a different strategy focused on long-term care and Medicaid planning.

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day!

We posted a cute puppy because we knew you'd stop scrolling.

Since we have your attention…

Consider this your sign to finally get your estate plan done.

Your family will thank you.
Your future self will thank you.

And your dog? Your dog just wants a treat.

08/21/2026

Yes, we’re sharing this again. And yes, it’s that important.

College packing lists are filling up fast, but there’s one thing you can’t buy at Target or Amazon.

A Power of Attorney for your college-aged child.

Once they turn 18, being their parent doesn’t automatically give you the legal authority to step in when they need you.

08/18/2026

Estate planning isn’t simply about creating documents. It’s about understanding your family, your assets, your goals and your concerns, and then using the law to create a strategy around them.

AI can generate a document. An attorney helps create a plan.

Don’t leave your family with a document that looks right. Make sure it actually works.

08/14/2026

No one wakes up one day and expects to become a caregiver.

But then the phone calls start.
The doctor appointments increase.
The family conversations become more difficult.
And suddenly, you're trying to navigate decisions you never thought you’d have to make.

08/11/2026

Today we celebrate the sons and daughters who show up, step in, and stand beside their parents through every season of life. ❤️

08/07/2026

The most important thing your college-bound child needs won't fit in a dorm room.

08/06/2026

Heading off to college is an exciting milestone. It’s a time filled with new experiences, greater independence, and important responsibilities.

While parents often focus on dorm shopping, tuition payments, and move-in day, one essential legal document is frequently overlooked:
a power of attorney for college students.

Power of attorney for college students helps protect young adults during emergencies. Contact Waypoint Legal to prepare before school starts.

08/04/2026

"We were told Mom makes too much for Medicaid."

It's one of the biggest Medicaid myths we hear, and it's often the reason families wait to call us.

Too many people hear, "You make too much," and assume the conversation is over.