Part 2: Celebrities with Alzheimer’s Disease- Pat Summitt

Elder Law According the National Institute on Aging, there are estimated to be between 2.4 million and 4.5 million Americans who have Alzheimer's. One third of all seniors in America die with Alzheimer's or some other dementia, … [Read more...]

Part 1: Celebrities with Alzheimer’s Disease- Ronald Reagan

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurologic disorder of the brain leading to the irreversible loss of intellectual abilities, including memory and reasoning.  Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of … [Read more...]

Ask the Expert: My Brother Received a Deed Processing Notice in the Mail- Is it Real or a Scam?

Q.  My 65-year old brother, Sam, recently transferred his residence to a Living Trust PlusTM.  Last week, he received a "Deed Processing Notice" in the mail that looks a lot like a bill from the U.S. government.  There was a date … [Read more...]

Update Your Estate Plan to Avoid Unintended Consequences

Changes to the law and significant events in your life could alter the way that you originally meant to apportion assets in your estate planning documents. The only way to ensure that your estate plan truly reflects who you are, … [Read more...]

Ask the Expert: What Does It Really Mean to Be Named as an Executor?

Q. My Aunt Fran called me to ask if I would be the executor of her estate. I am honored that she chose me because she must see me as trustworthy and responsible. Before saying yes, can you tell me what is involved? A. The … [Read more...]

Part 3: Celebrity Series – Guardianship and Conservatorship (Lindsay Lohan)

Guardianship and Conservatorship court proceedings are typically used for those who have a mental illness caused by age, injury, or disability. The law does not make it easy for people to obtain guardianship or conservatorship, … [Read more...]

Ask the Expert – What do I Need to Know about Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period and the Affordable Care Act?

I read that the Medicare Open Enrollment Period is October 15- December 7, 2013. I am new to this and want to make sure I don’t miss anything. What do I need to know? Please see all my questions below in blue. Thanks! Q. What … [Read more...]

Medicaid is NOT just for Poor People

Q. I was taking my daily exercise walk the other day when I ran into a neighbor who said that his wife with dementia recently qualified for Medicaid and will be entering a nursing home next month. I live in a somewhat affluent … [Read more...]

Five Myths about Long Term Care Planning

Nearly 70% of Americans age 65 and better will need some kind of help with activities of daily living as they age. The need for such help can stem from a debilitating disease, such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, or the decline of … [Read more...]

Protecting Your Children- You Will Need More than a Will or a Revocable Living Trust

Mary and Frank are the parents of five year old twins, Lucy and Evelyn, who will be starting kindergarten in the fall. Recently, Mary's friend Kate got into a car accident and died. This got Mary to thinking- what would happen if … [Read more...]

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