Having the Nursing Home Discussion
It is never easy making the decision to move an elderly loved one into a nursing home. Usually the decision comes after all of the other options seem to have been tried and are no longer viable. […]
Helping Elderly Loved ones With Finances
As we age we lose the ability to do things we were once able to do. While many times these are physical things, mental impairment can also happen. This might place an elderly person in a situation where they are no longer able to handle their own personal finance and need help from an elder [...]
Tips to Maximize your Social Security Benefits
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. […]
How Close are You to Retirement
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 [...]
What Can Happen Without a Will
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. [...]
Successfully Aging in Place
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 [...]
What an Elder Law Attorney Can Do for You
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 [...]
The Costs of Retirement
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 [...]
Is Social Security Important to My Retirement?
If you are doing any planning for your financial future, then you have considered what your life is going to be like once you retire. Even if you have a pension, trust, IRA or other type of retirement account you have probably also considered how Social Security is going to fit into your retirement profile. [...]
Why You should Protect your Retirement Accounts with an Elder Law Attorney
Retirement accounts are a great way to plan for the future. If you are like most people, you have been saving assets for the future when you will need to draw on them. If you were wise about your investments and frugal with your money, you might find that there may be a large amount [...]