When it comes to estate planning, avoid making mistakes others have made. With wise advice you won’t have to learn from your own mistakes or force your family to regret your mistakes for years to come. Get your estate planning advice from an experienced lawyer who specializes in senior estate planning. [...]
When you think about it, what’s on your list of “tolerations?” I was asked that not too long ago with a business coaching group and found it helpful. So, I’m asking you! Tolerations are those things (big or small) that are not quite right in our own life, [...]
Truly, we’re living in historic times. History long will remember when the businesses closed, the roads cleared, health care workers became heroes and parents gained new appreciation for teachers. We will all remember this time when grandparents could not hug their grandchildren, and the rising toll of COVID-19. [...]
The Elderlaw Firm is offering Free Healthcare POA as our way of giving back during COVID-19. [...]
Maybe someone you love is not in good health. Perhaps that’s your spouse, or your parent, or another loved one. If they will need nursing home care, beware of the dangers of filing a Medicaid application yourself without any idea of how the Medicaid rules work. I’ve written before about how Medicaid’s hidden pitfalls [...]
In 2020, millions of people will receive the shattering news of an Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis. Every week I share critical information and guide people through the aging process, and Alzheimer’s disease is something that comes up frequently for families. While this is never something you want to experience, [...]
The loss of a loved one is never something pleasant to think about, but, unfortunately, as we head into our retirement years, we are often faced with the passing of our family and friends. And, chances are that you may be asked to assist in closing out the estate for [...]
When it comes to leaving an inheritance to loved ones, many boomers and seniors automatically think of leaving cash, real estate, business interests, and life insurance proceeds to family. But for those who find themselves devastated after the loss of a loved one, often intangible assets carry the most value [...]
Death or incapacity can creep up on anyone. If you’re not prepared, your family could bear a heavier burden when handling your estate and financial affairs. Here are five tips to help everyone lighten the load. Make an estate plan. One of the most important things you can do to [...]
Veterans Pension, also called Aid and Attendance, is an often-overlooked benefit for veterans. Its purpose is to provide a minimal standard of living for those who served our country during a wartime period. The veteran didn’t need to go overseas or be in combat; he or she only needs [...]
