Jack Gilbert

Elder Law Estate Planning Health Care Law

What is an advance directive?

March 26, 2026

An advance directive is a legal document that records your health care wishes and can name a medical decision-maker. It guides doctors and family if...

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Estate Planning Probate Administration Trusts & Estates

What is a revocable living trust?

March 26, 2026

A revocable living trust is an estate planning document that lets you place assets into a trust while keeping full control and the power to...

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Asset Protection Estate Planning Trusts and Estates

What is an irrevocable trust?

March 26, 2026

An irrevocable trust is a permanent trust that generally cannot be changed or revoked after you transfer assets into it. You give up ownership and...

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Estate Planning Probate & Estate Administration Trusts & Estates

What is a testamentary trust?

March 26, 2026

A testamentary trust is a trust created in a will that takes effect only after the person dies. It lets a named trustee manage and...

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Elder Law Estate Planning Probate

What is a power of attorney?

March 26, 2026

A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that grants another person authority to act on your behalf. It typically names 2 parties—the principal...

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Estate Planning Probate & Estate Administration Wills & Trusts

What is a testament?

March 26, 2026

A testament is a written legal document that states how your property will be distributed after death and typically names 1 executor to carry out...

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Estate Administration Probate Law Trusts and Estates

What is probate?

March 26, 2026

Probate is a court-supervised legal process that transfers a deceased person’s property, typically after a judge validates the will. It ensures valid debts and taxes...

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Estate Planning Probate and Estate Administration Trusts and Estates

What is intestate succession?

March 26, 2026

Intestate succession is the legal process that distributes a deceased person’s assets under state law when there is no valid will. Most states prioritize spouses...

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Estate Planning Probate Administration Trusts & Estates

What is a trust?

March 26, 2026

A trust is a legal arrangement with 3 roles: grantor, trustee, and beneficiary. The trustee holds and manages assets under written instructions for the beneficiary’s...

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Child Welfare Law Family Law Juvenile Dependency Law

What is foster care?

March 26, 2026

Foster care is a temporary arrangement where children are placed with trained caregivers when they cannot safely remain at home. Child protective services may remove...

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Elder Law Family Law Guardianship Law

What is a guardianship?

March 26, 2026

A guardianship is a court-ordered legal arrangement where a judge appoints 1 person (a guardian) to make decisions for someone who can’t (a ward). It’s...

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Estate Planning Probate Trusts and Estates

What is a will?

March 26, 2026

A will (last will and testament) is a legal document that states how your property is distributed after death and can name an executor and...

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