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Defining the Difference Between Estate Planning and Elder Law
You might wonder what estate planning and elder law entail and how they differ as you plan for your future, both financially and health-wise. Estate planning and elder law also have some similarities. Even though these two types of law are for different stages in...
What You Need to Know About Coming of Age and Powers of Attorney
A child who depended on you for everything will become an adult overnight when they turn 18 (in most states). Now your child is free to vote, marry, apply for a credit card, make medical and financial decisions, sign contracts, and live independently. No wonder the...
Gains in Alzheimer’s and ALS Research in Recent Years
There is nothing better than good news on the health front these days. Now there are some, for the huge numbers of people suffering from Alzheimer’s dementia and ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease). Researchers have found links...
The 4 Main Obstacles to Estate Planning in the Digital Era
With the Internet of Things (IoT) intertwined with our lives, identifying and managing the digital property you own is more important than ever. From smart home devices to online investments and bank accounts, we’ve gone way beyond using the internet to email family...
A Life Care Plan Combines Estate Planning With Elder Law
Elder law and estate planning are often used interchangeably, but there are significant differences between them. While some overlap exists between the two, learning and implementing strategies from both law practice types is crucial to prepare for successful aging...
Medical Advance Directives: Understanding the Different Types
Trauma or disease can make anyone incapacitated. People experience it every day, unfortunately. With this knowledge, many people like to prepare in advance for the kind of treatment they want in the event of cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, stroke, and brain...
Medicaid Waivers for Nursing Facility Care at Home
In the event that you believe you won't be able to qualify for Medicaid benefits due to your income or asset limits, think again. If you currently demonstrate the need for nursing home facility services, you may meet health eligibility rules for a Medicaid waiver...
Here Are Some Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Add Your Child’s Name to Your Bank Account
Even if you have a friend or family member who keeps track of your bills when you are ill or away, it may be more trouble than it's worth adding your child's name to your bank account. Doing so may have unintended consequences for both you and the child. First of all,...
Why Living Trusts Are Beneficial to Seniors
Sadly, seniors can be susceptible to financial abuse and scams. It is unfortunate that seniors are particularly prone to financial abuse and scams. Sadly, the elderly are often taken advantage of by strangers — and sometimes even their own family members. That’s why...
How Giving Gifts Affects Medicaid
A loved one should not give gifts if there is a possibility that he or she may need Medicaid assistance in the near future. This can be sad if that person gets joy out of generosity. But gifts in that situation can turn out to be very, very expensive. Medicaid is the...
Family Members Who Die Without Wills: What to Do
It has become more important than ever to have a will, a living will, and perhaps even a living trust as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US. Still, this knowledge is not translating into estate planning action. No matter your age or asset level, having a will...
Suspicion of Undue Influence Over a Will-Maker
As people become elderly or ill, they become vulnerable to manipulation by those who will defraud or steal. Targeted attacks on vulnerable older people to exert what attorneys deem "undue influence" constitutes elder abuse. It disrupts the older persons' impulse to...