As we grow older, there are a range of needs that come up which are different and unique from those we experienced as young adults. We wonder what happens if we can’t take care of ourselves. How can we ensure that our needs and wishes are met? What happens when we pass away, and how [...]
Elder law attorneys can be your best ally in planning and protecting you as you approach your golden years. They serve as advocates for seniors and their loved ones. Most are knowledgeable and experienced in a range of legal issues that affect disabled and elderly people. These include issues that relate to planning for health [...]
Medicaid is a vital benefit for millions of people all over the United States, especially when you’re in dire need of medical expenses to cover home health care, assisted living services, nursing home stays or other expenses. Simply assuming this coverage will be there, however, can be a mistake. As with any government program, you [...]
When a loved one passes away, there are several issues that need to be handled, including making funeral arrangements and dealing with their estate. However, there is one issue that many people fail to consider after the death of a family member: What happens to their credit cards? Debt is a very complicated issue, and [...]
As you or a loved one grows older, there’s nothing more important than planning your long-term care. However, many people are unprepared for just how complicated planning long-term care can be, leading them to make mistakes that could have been prevented. Whether you’re interested in protecting your assets, applying for government benefits like Medicaid, or [...]
One of the most important areas of elder law is protecting your assets with a will. Having a will in order means your estate will be handled in the way that you wish. However, writing a will can be extremely complicated, and there are several issues that can result in your will being challenged, including [...]
We’ve all heard the platitudes: thirty is the new twenty, forty is the new thirty. The truth is, when you’re at the turn of a new decade, it never feels like you’re in the prior one. We all have regrets about our past, and few of us look forward to getting older. The truth is, [...]
There are a skyrocketing number of seniors in the United States. As a result, our retirement institutions are under unprecedented strain. It’s no wonder that many young, millennial and middle-aged people are wondering if there’s going to be anything left for them by the time they reach retirement age, and that so many seniors are [...]
Moving into a nursing home is a stressful and scary thing for a senior citizen. You’re moving out of a home you have had for decades, where your kids grew up, and into a place where someone else is going to be responsible for all your daily needs. Then the worst happens just as you’re [...]
Placing your senior parent or elderly loved one into a nursing home or other long-term care facility involves trusting an entire network of professionals to provide for their needs. From hygiene to daily tasks to medication to exercise and socialization, these facilities need to be well-staffed and full-service. When so many people get involved, the [...]
