Legal Planning can Help Prevent Elder Abuse
June 18, 2024
Sometimes the people we trust most can disappoint us. Learn how legal planning and estate tools protect the elderly from abuse and exploitation.
What Do You Do If Elderly Family Member Is Being Financially Abused?
June 7, 2024
Although many cases go unreported, the National Council on Aging suggests that the financial exploitation of the elderly may amount to a staggering $36.5 billion annually. That may just be the tip of the iceberg.
How Do I Create End-of-Life Plan?
May 23, 2024
Research shows that fewer than one-third of U.S. residents have advanced-care directives or detailed medical instructions in case they can’t communicate their own wishes.
Safeguarding against Financial Exploitation: Estate Planning for Cognitive Decline
May 3, 2024
As family members and caregivers notice signs of cognitive decline in loved ones, it is essential to take proactive steps to safeguard assets. Seeking guidance from an elder law attorney to navigate complex planning issues as well as guard against financial exploitation reduces vulnerability to fraud.
Baby Boomers are Retiring and the Need for Elder Law Attorneys Is Rising
May 2, 2024
Elder law is emerging as part of a holistic estate plan to address medical, financial and incapacity issues as we age. This article examines elder law, the increasing necessity for attorneys in this field and where it fits in estate planning.
Estate Planning Strategies to Care for Aging Parents
April 18, 2024
An estate plan with wealth preservation, long-term care and medical directives strategies provides clarity and guidance to loved ones on aging parents’ wishes, while retaining control for aging parents over financial and health-related matters.
Aging Baby Boomers Highlight Significance of Elder Law in Estate Planning
April 10, 2024
The fact that many baby boomers lack the robust pension and Social Security benefits enjoyed by their predecessors underscores the importance of working with an elder law attorney to plan for financing long-term care and guarding existing assets as they age.
How to Protect Your Spouse when Diagnosis Is Dementia
March 18, 2024
I have been diagnosed with brain damage and dementia. Word to the younger folks: I woke up last year and suddenly could not spell or write legibly. No warning. No symptoms.
How Can Older Adults Not Get Scammed?
February 9, 2024
Scams are everywhere, and older people are prime targets. It’s critical to be vigilant, safeguard personal info, get paperwork in order and more.
Don’t Gamble with Your Future: Why Choosing the Right Estate Planning Attorney Matters
January 23, 2024
Estate planning: two words that encapsulate the entirety of your life’s work and the legacy you wish to leave behind. It is a profound yet often misunderstood aspect of personal finance and legal preparedness. As an experienced estate planning attorney, I’ve seen firsthand the turmoil and heartache…