We're in the same quandary as you, decided to use an elder care attorney to
get all our affairs in order: will for less expensive assets, trust to protect our real estate from lawsuits, giving to VT, but also assigning POA, Medical POA and Advanced Directives. We used this law firm previously when my parents were still alive. Neither of us have the mental bandwidth to research the myriad options available to as my wife is still working, and I'm still trying to finish construction on the house we started building 15+ years ago. Good luck.
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We're in the same quandary as you, decided to use an elder care attorney to
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-- PWR2LZ
Jun 10, 2026 at 08:43 AM ET
PWR2LZ
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06/10/26 08:43 AM ET
Have both, had a will since early 90's, got a trust 4 years ago.**
-- 7Hokie1
Jun 09, 2026 at 09:06 PM ET
7Hokie1
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06/09/26 09:06 PM ET
I tried today and he talked for 30 minutes and I had no clue what he said
-- HokieMacDaddy
Jun 09, 2026 at 07:20 PM ET
HokieMacDaddy
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06/09/26 07:20 PM ET
A will is just instructions to the court on how you wish your assets...
-- BleedinOandM
Jun 09, 2026 at 03:00 PM ET
BleedinOandM
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06/09/26 03:00 PM ET
did you use an attorney or DIY?**
-- HokieMacDaddy
Jun 09, 2026 at 03:11 PM ET
HokieMacDaddy
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06/09/26 03:11 PM ET
I think it depends upon how complicated your situation is. **
-- JM397
Jun 09, 2026 at 04:07 PM ET
JM397
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06/09/26 04:07 PM ET
not very so I'm thinking of DIY**
-- HokieMacDaddy
Jun 09, 2026 at 07:18 PM ET
HokieMacDaddy
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06/09/26 07:18 PM ET
Short answer: do both. The long answer is not my expertise but you can use
-- RhinoVT
Jun 09, 2026 at 02:07 PM ET
RhinoVT
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06/09/26 02:07 PM ET
Will has always struck me as very trustworthy, IMO. TIC
-- MP4VT2004
Jun 09, 2026 at 02:06 PM ET
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06/09/26 02:06 PM ET