When should You Consult an Elder Law Attorney?
Here’s what you need to consider, when looking to hire an elder law attorney.
December 7, 2021
Common Errors with Medicare Enrollment
For millions of American retirees, Medicare is literally a lifesaver. If we live long enough, most of us will someday benefit from this federal health care insurance program.
November 30, 2021
Talking to Parents about Estate Planning
Discussing estate planning with your parents is a conversation that can be difficult to have. You might not want to think about the day they are no longer here, or even consider that they might experience a decline in health that severely limits their ability to think clearly or communicate with you.
November 9, 2021
How Does Medicaid Count Assets?
Although the Medicaid system may be a generally recognized public benefit, the intricacies of the program usually do not become relevant to individuals, until they face the need to use it.
November 1, 2021
Understanding what a DNR Order does
If you are admitted to a hospital for even minor procedures, there is a good chance you will be asked to read and consider signing a do-not-resuscitate order.
October 20, 2021
Estate Planning for Special Needs Children
It takes a special parent to care for a child with special needs. These parents’ greatest financial concern is typically ensuring that their children are cared for when they can no longer do so.
October 18, 2021
Protect Loved Ones from Financial Elder Abuse
Recent studies estimate that 39.6% of Americans 65 years of age or older are victims of financial abuse.
October 11, 2021
Understanding how a Conservatorship Works
Britney Spears’ terrible, heartbreaking conservatorship seems almost surreal. How can someone with so much success and wealth find herself in such a position? Could what happened to Britney happen to you or me?
October 7, 2021
What Should Women Know about Long-Term Care?
Women face unique challenges as they age. According to the Population Reference Bureau, a Washington-based think tank, women live about seven years more than men. Living longer means planning for a longer retirement.
September 23, 2021
Difference between Conservatorship and Guardianship
The conservator is court appointed and may be responsible for financial decisions, such as retirement planning, the purchase or sale of property and the movement of any other financial assets.
September 14, 2021