Planning your estate is of vital importance to the future of the loved ones you leave behind. With the right help it’s not a difficult process, though there are legal complications that arise. Unfortunately, far too many people put it off for years and then, one day it’s too late and their heirs have to [...]
Many seniors depend on Social Security benefits as their main source of income. Unfortunately they may not be maximizing the benefits that are available to them. There are plenty of ways to increase your social security benefits. Make sure you and your spouse are getting the most out of social security. […]
You may think that you have time before you retire. Odds are it is much closer than you think. While it is never too early to start thinking about retirement, the closer you get to that time, the more critical your decisions can be and the larger effect they can have on your overall retirement [...]
Many people think that they simply “don’t have enough to bother with a will.” That couldn’t be further from the truth. First, many people grossly underestimate the amount that their estate might be worth. Secondly, even with a small estate, there are many problems that you can run into if you don’t have a will. [...]
Do you or your elderly loved one know what it takes to successfully plan for aging in place? Maybe you’ve heard of the concept, but aren’t even sure what it means. Aging in place means that you (or your elderly loved ones) can stay in your home or familiar surroundings as long as possible. The [...]
Many people think that the only thing an elder law attorney can do is help seniors draft a will. While that is one of the things that elder law attorneys can do (also known as estate planning), there are many other aspects of the law that directly affect seniors. The following are some of the [...]
If you are an elderly Veteran who is struggling to make ends meet, you may be missing out on a huge source of benefits that are available to you. Veterans may qualify for a whole host of benefits that can help not only the individual, but their spouses and dependents, as well. If you haven’t [...]
Are you at that point in life where you need to start planning for your retirement? You may be wondering just what types of expenses that you are going to have as you move through your golden years. Of course, knowing this information will help you get a better idea of how much you are [...]
It is an unfortunate fact of life in our time that scammers are everywhere. Think about the amount of emails that you get from “Nigerian princes” alone. While the seasoned vets can probably spot a scammer from a few hundred yards away, it isn’t so simple for your parents or elderly loved ones. That is [...]
It may be hard to believe but many elder folk suffer abuse at the hands of the people who are supposed to be caring for them. Issues can develop if your elderly loved one cannot communicate the abuse that is taking place to you. Many might not even realize that they are being abused. Keep [...]
