Thebalance.com offers some important guidelines for creating your Estate Plan in their article entitled “A Crash Course in Estate Planning,” which is linked below. An Estate Plan can consist of numerous combinations of documents, commonly including a Last Will & Testament, a Living Will, a Power of Attorney, a Health Care Proxy and can have a […]
As medical and technological advances take place, American citizens begin to live longer lifespans. The population and age of the elderly are both increasing rapidly beyond our means, forcing us to answer the question: how can we adequately and properly care for our seniors? Research quoted in the article “In 10 Years, Half Of Middle-Income […]
“How to Handle Social Security Benefits When a Senior Dies,” by agingcare.com, linked below, expertly explains important tidbits of information regarding just one of the countless things that must be addressed when a loved one passes away. When an elderly family member passes away, it is inevitable there will be an emotional response, but it is […]
“It’s things that we do out of familial obligation and honor and wanting to really honor our parents but, it is a sacrifice in both career mobility and the pursuit of long term financial security,” says Kalipeni, in NPR’s article entitled “As Parents And Grandparents Age, More And More Millennials Are Family Caregivers,” which is […]
“Once you have real adult responsibilities (spouse, children, property, investments, life insurance) and wishes for a future that you may not be a part of, you should start a trust. A trust can stipulate exactly how much and when money and assets can be distributed,” says John Mihaly, author of the article “Estate Planning? Consider […]
Becoming a caregiver to your aging parents or family members can be a lot more than just ensuring they have their legal and financial matters in order. A paramount part of dealing with this life change is ensuring, before it becomes too late, that there is an Estate Plan in place. Estate Plans can be […]
As an Elder Law and Estate Planning firm, we make it a priority to keep ourselves apprised of the latest news on Elder Abuse in our country. In order to best protect the elderly, we find it best to make sure our clients and their families are aware of the most current statistics and reports. […]
It’s imperative to create an Estate Plan before it’s too late. This is the only way to ensure that the state you live in honors your wishes upon your demise. Otherwise, your wishes are unknown to the state, and they will instead follow state laws that dictate how your assets are to be distributed. There […]
After the death of a close family member, the proceedings can go one of many ways. If there is a will, an Estate Administration will be done. If there isn’t one, the case goes to Probate Court. However, even if there is a will, when a child is disinherited, a will contest can happen, and […]
Elder abuse is rampant in this country. That is a fact. According to the National Council on Aging, “Approximately 1 in 10 Americans aged 60+ have experienced some form of elder abuse. Some estimates range as high as 5 million elders who are abused each year. One study estimated that only 1 in 14 cases […]