Preparing for the Care of Your Aging Parent
It is true that every situation regarding caring for an aging parent is unique. However, preparation is the key to success. Whether you need basic information about eldercare resources and…
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The Requirements for Medicaid for Disabled Adults, Special Needs Adults, and Seniors
Medicaid is an important federal-state partnership program offering health care and long-term care to seniors and people with disabilities. Qualifications for Medicaid vary by state, with overarching federal guidelines. The…
What Is the Purpose of a Trust?
We often receive this question. You can find out whether you need a trust and, if so, what kind is best for you by reading on. For example, maybe you…
Long-term Care: A Dilemma in Affordability
Nearly seventy percent of retirees in the United States will require some type of long-term care (LTC), states the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), according to Genworth…
Living Trusts: How They Can Benefit Seniors
Seniors are often the target of financial abuse and scams, which is an unfortunate fact. Sadly, the elderly are often taken advantage of by strangers — and sometimes even their…
Keep Your Estate Plan Up-to-Date to Avoid These Mistakes
Most Americans believe estate planning is a one-time task that, once completed, can be filed away until their deaths. However, without being aware of the potential impact, people will make…
A List of Five Essential Legal Documents
It is imperative that every American has an estate plan in place if they wish to protect themselves and their loved ones. Making sound decisions regarding finances and healthcare can…
Family Members Who Die Without Wills: What to Do
It has become more important than ever to have a will, a living will, and perhaps even a living trust as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US.…
Estate Battles Among Siblings: Avoiding or Resolving Them
Many families struggle with sibling rivalry. Depending on your particular family members and the dynamic between them, old rivalries from the past can become more significant when a parent passes.…
Elder Law Attorney: What Do They Do?
Legal issues that affect older or disabled people are called elder law. Attorneys who practice elder law advocate for and create legal plans to assist seniors, and their loved ones,…
The Trustee’s Role: A Brief Overview
Your estate planning journey may still be in the planning stages or you may have just begun to consider where to start. You may be wondering how your assets should…
Providing Financial Oversight for a Loved One
Bank and bill-paying tasks may become more challenging as people age, but sudden illness or incapacitation can strike anyone at any age, posing the same challenges. Incapacity is not just…