Glossary of Professions

Estate planning attorneys create a lasting legacy for you by anticipating, and arranging for, the management of your estate during your life…

The probate process determines the validity of a will after a loved one has died. If there is no will, the probate court will use state law…

Trust attorneys focus on protecting your assets during your life and preserving your legacy afterward by creating a trust, often known as a…

Family law focuses on family-related issues such as divorce, domestic difficulties and child custody, among others. These attorneys can…

A tax attorney is uniquely equipped to handle legal tax matters and other tax-related issues. This includes estate taxes, settling back…

A fiduciary is entrusted with making financial, legal and/or medical decisions on behalf of someone who is incapacitated or can't make sound…

Professional Mediators work with people to sort out conflicts and disagreements in a calm and fair way to, ideally, avoid going to court.…

Conservators and guardians are appointed by a court to act on behalf of someone who can no longer make safe decisions for themselves, often…

Elder abuse attorneys tackle the all-too-frequent financial and/or physical abuse that older adults may suffer. There can be a variety of…

Elder law attorneys assist older adults with the unique legal concerns of later life, including matters related to housing needs and…