The Necessities of Estate Planning
Estate Planning is a subject that many people avoid talking about. Nobody wants to think about the end of their life or no longer being around. While it is going...
Do You Know the Signs of Elder Abuse?
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...
The Basics of Aging in Place
Aging in place is a great alternative for you or your elderly loved ones. It is a great alternative to elder care facilities in that it is much less expensive...
Trust Your Elder Law Attorney to Help You Qualify for Medicaid
It is never too late to start planning for the worst. Even if you or your elderly loved one is already in an assisted care facility, you can still work...
Tips for Having the Estate Planning Talk
It is never too early (or too late) to start talking about estate planning. While the topic can be a difficult one to approach with your parents or elderly loved...
Can You Trust Your Financial Advisor?
One of the hot topics that have recently come into the public eye is whether or not you can trust your financial advisor. It turns out that depending on the...
Are Your Elderly Loved One’s Wishes Being Ignored?
One of the reasons to come up with a complete estate plan is to ensure that the wishes of your loved one are being followed when they are unable to...
Is Your Home too Big for Your Retirement?
You started out with a smaller starter home. Once you had built up some equity, and the kids began to get angry at having to share bunk beds, you moved...
Avoid These Retirement Mistakes
The idea of retirement is great. No longer beholden to the corporate machine, you are free to travel, get things done around the house, play golf or spend time with...
Things Every Good Estate Plan Should Have
So you have made the decision to work on your estate plan. That is a great start. Before you head out and find a quality elder law attorney like Stano...
Are the Elderly at Risk for Eviction from Nursing Homes?
When an elderly loved one has to move out of their home to a nursing home it can be a difficult time. Usually the decision is made due to the...
Wills and Trust Compared and Contrasted
If you are getting ready, are in the middle of, or have just completed your initial estate planning meeting with your law attorney then you may be considering several different...