E-Law PC

10/16/2026

The days following a death can bring grief, practical responsibilities and questions that no one feels prepared to answer.

Families may need to locate important documents, identify how property was owned and determine who has authority to handle the estate. Probate may be part of that process, but it is not required in every situation.

E-Law’s free guide offers a starting point for families who need calm, clear information about what may come next.

Request the free guide:
https://planitforward.com/what-to-do-when-loved-one-dies/

10/14/2026

Turning 18 is an important milestone for a young adult and their parents.

Once a child becomes a legal adult, parents may no longer have automatic access to medical or financial information. Documents such as a HIPAA authorization or power of attorney can clarify who may receive information or assist if the young adult cannot act independently.

E-Law can help families understand the options available. Request a consultation at planitforward.com.

10/12/2026

Families sometimes consider transferring a home because they are concerned about future care costs or probate.

That decision should not be made in isolation. Medicaid rules can apply to certain transfers, and giving property away can also change who controls it. The recipient’s personal financial or legal circumstances may introduce additional risks.

Long-term-care planning is highly individual. E-Law’s article explains why the home, care plan and estate plan should be considered together.

Read the full article:
https://planitforward.com/how-to-protect-your-home-in-new-mexico-from-medicaid-and-probate-issues/

10/09/2026

No two families approach the future in exactly the same way.

Some people are caring for aging parents. Others are planning for young children, reviewing an older will or trying to understand what happens after a loved one dies.

E-Law begins by listening to the person behind the documents. The goal is to understand what matters to you and help you consider decisions involving your lifetime, possible incapacity and what should happen after your death.

That is what it means to plan with dignity.

Learn more at https://planitforward.com/.

10/07/2026

Pet care is one responsibility that can easily be overlooked during estate planning.

Identifying a caregiver is only part of the conversation. Written care instructions, future expenses and a backup arrangement may also need to be considered. Including these details in the broader estate plan helps clarify what should happen if an owner can no longer provide care.

Learn more at planitforward.com.

10/05/2026

A will may clearly describe your wishes, but it does not necessarily control every asset you own.

Life insurance, retirement accounts and some financial accounts can pass according to the beneficiary designation on file. If that designation is outdated, the result may differ from what your will says.

This is why an estate-plan review should look beyond the will itself.

Read E-Law's full article for a closer look at how
these instructions can interact - https://planitforward.com/does-your-will-override-a-beneficiary-designation-what-new-mexico-families-get-wrong/

10/02/2026

An estate plan reflects the life you were living when it was created. Since then, your family may have grown, relationships may have changed, or the people you originally trusted with important responsibilities may no longer be the right choices.

Reviewing your plan gives you an opportunity to check that your documents, beneficiary designations and decision-makers still reflect what you want.

Read the full article to learn which changes may signal that it is time for a review - planitforward.com

09/28/2026

The hardest part of a stack of probate paperwork is often not knowing what deserves attention first.

Start by separating anything tied to a date, claim or formal notice from information you are still gathering. Then keep a record of what has already been handled.

E-Law's new article maps seven points in New Mexico probate where timing matters and explains why personal representatives should not rely on memory alone.

https://planitforward.com/youre-the-personal-representative-now-7-deadlines-you-cant-afford-to-miss-in-new-mexico/

09/25/2026

Some family conversations are easy. Others get postponed for years.

Which topic do you think families have the hardest time talking about?

You don't need to share anything personal. Just drop the topic below.

For couples who are ready to start some of these conversations, this is a useful place to begin:

https://planitforward.com/what-new-mexico-couples-often-overlook-when-planning-their-estate-together/

09/23/2026