January 29, 2021Common myths related to Alzheimer’s DiseaseRecently, polling shows that the number one worry for Americans as they age is memory loss, outpacing fears of insufficient monies, and loneliness. The most prevalent among all dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association Facts and Figures…
January 22, 2021The Future Collapsing of Long-term Care Health InsuranceThe demand for long-term care far outnumbers an affordable or even existing supply. Routine estimates predict that about 50 percent of older adults will require long-term care at some stage of their lives. If you are an adult 65 or…
January 15, 2021The probate ProcessProbate is the legal process for authenticating a deceased person’s will, reviewing their assets, paying their outstanding debts and taxes, and distributing what remains to their inheritors. After an asset-holder dies, the court will appoint a valid will’s executor to…
January 8, 2021Personal Property and Estate PlanningSuppose that your estate plan is all set and ready to go. It will be taking care of your home, savings, and investments, making sure that your family will get those valuable estate items fairly and efficiently. Your plan will…
December 28, 2020New COVID-19 Dashboard on AARP for Nursing Homes and SeniorsAs COVID-19 has continued its rampant spread among nursing home residents and staff, valuable and accurate data pinpointing areas of concern is often rife with haphazard data collection providing skewed information. The most recent Kaiser Family Foundation data analysis indicates…
December 21, 2020Helping seniors Social Distance While Trying to Avoid LonelinessThe medically recommended protocols for social distancing and government mandates that restrict large gatherings of Americans are minimizing our abilities to interact with each other. This isolation holds especially true for those seniors who live alone or in long term…
December 14, 2020The Benefits of Working with an Elder Law AttorneyAn elder law attorney or certified elder law attorney (CELA) specializes as a legal advocate for aging adults and their loved ones. Elder law encompasses a wide range of legal matters affecting an older or disabled person. Issues related to…
December 7, 2020Who Do You Want to Make Financial Decisions for You?Who should you trust and allow to manage your financial well-being when you are no longer able to do so? A power of attorney (POA), otherwise known as an agent to your principal, has the legal authority to represent and…
November 30, 2020How Adding a Personal Property Memorandum in Conjunction with your Will or Trust can HelpMost of the time, family members end up arguing over mom or dad’s favorite items when that parent dies. Arguments can take place over things like a coffee mug, a piece of jewelry or a painting. These types of arguments…
November 23, 2020Why It Is a Good Idea to Have a Plan for the UnexpectedRecently, COVID-19 has left many unprepared and confused. There are numerous reports of shortages of antibacterial hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, and even toilet paper. While we can’t predict when something like COVID-19 might strike, we can take steps to prepare…
