by Miramon Law, Inc. | Dec 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
A reverse mortgage is actually called a home equity conversion mortgage (HECM). In the past, a spouse could borrow money on the home and not consult the other spouse. Then, if the borrower spouse died, it caused the non-borrowing spouse to risk having to refinance,... by Miramon Law, Inc. | Oct 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
Although we don’t practice family law we do have knowledge of what the Louisiana community property rules are and how they affect your estate planning and the distribution of an estate. Many people do not realize that community property rules apply to every asset or... by Miramon Law, Inc. | Aug 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
Online access to accounts after death is important. At the time of death, survivors may need to manage financial accounts and pay debts, taxes, and expenses. Without access to emails and online banking information, this may become burdensome and time... by Miramon Law, Inc. | Jun 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
Blended families provide a challenge for many elder law attorneys. Now, over 50% of all homes consist of blended families. Consider a family whose assets are held jointly, with the exception of the home being solely in the husband’s name. One spouse wants all of the... by Miramon Law, Inc. | May 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
Should I Buy a House for a Special Needs Trust Beneficiary? There are many factors that must be considered before buying a home for a special needs trust beneficiary. If the trust funds are first party special needs trusts, the trusts have Medicaid payback provisions....