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 [...]
Estate Planning Food for Thought
Looking to work on your estate plan? It always helps to have an idea of what it is you would like to accomplish with your estate plan before you head into to your elder law attorney’s office. It helps to drive the conversation as well as provide a direction for [...]
Making an Estate Plan for the Blended Family
Estate planning can be complicated for anyone. If you have a non-traditional or blended family, it can be even more complicated. A blended family adds additional emotional, legal and logistical challenges to estate planning. Fortunately you can avoid issues by taking some steps to ensure that the right protective measures [...]
Caring for The Caregiver
Caring for an elderly loved one is something that many of us may face in our lifetime. If you are needed to provide care for an elderly loved one, then you may find that it impacts your available time, resources and finances. It is possible to continue working and keep [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Quick Guide to Veterans Benefits
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, [...]