There are serious concerns created when a person passes without a will or trust based estate plan. Whether the cause of death is COVID or airplane crash, not having fundamental documents in place like a power of attorney is hugely…
It is easy to fall in to depression at any phase of life. Life is full of surprises and twists, and not all of them have a positive effect on our mental health. However, once a senior is in the…
Who should you trust to manage your financial well-being if you become unable to do so? A power of attorney (POA), otherwise known as an agent to your principal, has the legal authority to represent and make decisions on your…
Many people think estate planning is only necessary for the very wealthy. However, in the eyes of the law, an estate is simply the aggregate of property an individual owns, and most everyone owns something. Property ownership includes individual as…
A variety of home health care services are available, ranging from taking care of daily household tasks to medical care. Before identifying a health care provider for information, get a clear idea of what you need, whether you are recovering…
For many of us who are staying at home during this pandemic, the internet has become our main source of action and connection. In many states, lawyers can now create estate plans remotely from start to finish. Likewise, many doctors…
Mistakes can be made when it comes to inheritances and Medicaid. Those mistakes can be costly and should be avoided. When a person is drawing Medicaid benefits and inherits money or property, that inheritance jeopardizes the benefits. The inheritance must…
Estate planning is important for people of all ages, but as we age, the need for planning becomes even more critical. Many people avoid estate planning, because they do not want to think about the end of life, failing health…
For care providers and aging seniors in the information age, the future is now. While still with some challenges, adoption of virtual care as a standard in senior living and aging services has become a fully integrated and accepted practice…
Congress has passed a bipartisan appropriations bill. In the contents of this spending bill is a piece of legislation known as the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE), the first significant change in retirement legislation since the…