The Law Offices of Devin M. Stasek

09/16/2021

We are currently experiencing technical issues with our office phone system. If you need assistance or wish to reach out, please email your attorney or use our general email. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to resolve these issues soon. Thank you for your patience.

04/01/2020

Law firms are classified as essential businesses per WDHS Emergency Order #12. Our firm is open and we are accepting new clients and continue to work with our current clients. However, in order to protect the health and safety of our clients, attorneys and staff, our attorneys and staff are working remotely.

When you call the our office, you may leave a voicemail with the attorney you are trying to reach and they will respond as quickly as they are able. Your attorney can schedule a phone conference to discuss your legal matters. If you have documents for your attorney, you may either mail, scan/email or drop off in our mail slot located on our office suite door.

We appreciate your patience during these uncertain times. Stay safe and healthy!

04/25/2019

Once you have scheduled a meeting for a consultation to discuss long-term care Medicaid planning, there are a few key documents you should bring with you to that meeting:

- Information providing all current asset values, including but not limited to real estate, vehicles, bank statements, cash value of life insurance policies, brokerage account statements, annuity cash values and retirement accounts.

- Information regarding income, such as social security benefits and pension payments

- Information regarding current health status

- Information regarding any disabled child, including documentation of any benefits that child is receiving

- Monthly cost of care information, if applicable

If you come prepared with this information, our attorney can provide customize her advice to your specific situation and needs.

Call us today to discuss your long-term care planning needs.

02/07/2019

5 Important Reasons to Have an Estate Plan:

1. To Protect Assets- estate planning techniques exist to help protect assets from long-term care/nursing home costs.

2. Peace of Mind- knowing your estate plan reflects your intentions and avoids unintended beneficiaries.

3. To Protect Yourself During Incapacity- to name individuals you wish to manage your financial and healthcare decisions when you cannot and avoid a guardianship proceeding.

4. Avoiding Probate- a probate court proceeding can cause delay in distributions of your assets and be expensive. An estate plan and guidance from an attorney can help to avoid these issues.

5. Protect Beneficiaries- some families have individuals who suffer from disabilities, substance abuse issues or are just not good with money. A good estate plan can help you still provide an inheritance for these individuals without jeopardizing their public benefits or personal situations.

01/01/2019

Happy New Year! Have a wonderful and safe holiday!

11/14/2018

This is a great opportunity if you have a grandparent or family member that suffers from memory loss.

10/04/2018

As the cool weather sets in and before the holiday bustle, consider giving us a call to discuss your long-term care planning. It's never too late to plan!

09/04/2018

Has it been a few years since you've last looked at your estate plan? Over time, personal situations and intentions can change. Give us a call today to schedule an appointment to ensure your estate planning intentions match the content of your documents!

05/16/2018

According to the Alzheimer's Association, 5.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's Disease. By 2050, it is projected that this number will increase to 14 million. Planning for your long-term care needs is essential. Planning can be as simple as getting a basic estate plan in place to avoid probate and guardianship or can involve more sophisticated planning to include asset protection. Is it never too late to plan. Call us today to discuss your needs.

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