Help Seniors with Dementia: Lost and Found Action Plan- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Sadly, 60% of Alzheimer’s patients will wander away from home at some point during the duration of the disease. When dementia patients are missing for over 72 hours, 80% will not make it back home alive. When you consider that 5 million people suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s, that is [...]
The Importance of Long-Term Care Planning – Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
No one wants to think about a time where they may be alone and unable to take care of basic activities, such as bathing and dressing, without the assistance of someone else. We also don’t want to think that our partner may not be there with us, or able to [...]
How Often Should You Update Your Estate Plan? Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Many people put together their estate plan, and forget about it. While no one likes to think about dying, the fact of the matter is that life events change and shape your financial outlook. Your estate plan needs to be an evolving plan, and during certain aspects of your life [...]
The Five Elements of a Good Estate Plan
Contrary to popular belief, your estate planning is not complete once your will is written and signed. There are other equally important elements of a solid estate plan that should be addressed. Below is a quick run through of the five elements every estate plan should have. Will- Your will [...]
Do You Have an Evolving Will? Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Let’s face it, no one enjoys the idea of writing a will. Most of us really don’t want to think about the reasons why we are writing a will. So it’s perfectly understandable that many people procrastinate when it comes to finalizing their estate planning documents. What most people don’t [...]
Eligibility for the Aid & Attendance Pension- Cleveland Elder Law
Determining what veterans are eligible for the Veterans Administration Aid & Attendance Pension can be a confusing subject matter. Let’s take a closer look, and take the guesswork out of determining your loved ones eligibility. Veteran must have served 90 days of active duty One day of active duty must [...]
Are Federal Dietary Guidelines Harming the Elderly? Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
The Ohio Department of Aging recently placed a ban on saltshakers in nursing homes and other places that serve meals to the elderly. State agencies like this are required to comply with nutritional guidelines put out by the USDA if they wish to receive much needed federal funding. The U.S. [...]
The VA’s Most Often Overlooked Benefit- Aid & Attendance – Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
The number of our nation’s veterans that are eligible for the Veterans Administration yet do not receive the benefit is staggering. The Aid & Attendance is part of an “improved pension” benefit few are aware of, let alone fully understand. To qualify for Aid and Attendance, the veteran must rely [...]