Dear Raider, I’m finally ready to get my estate planning documents done. When I talk to my friends and my husband, all these terms I’ve never heard of come up. Can you enlighten us on some of the common terms used in estate … [Read more...]
Comparing Revocable Trusts to Irrevocable Trusts: What’s the Difference?
April 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Q. My husband and I have decided to get our Estate Planning in order. We’ve determined that a trust is the way we should go when it comes to estate planning. The question is: should we consider a revocable living trust or an … [Read more...]
Check-in Services to Keep Seniors Who Are Aging in Place Safe
April 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Many of us have loved ones who are aging in place, who may have mobility issues and who are at risk for falls. We may not live nearby, and we may find ourselves staying up at night worrying about what would happen if our loved one … [Read more...]
Does Estate Planning Include Financial Planning, and Should Your Estate Planning Attorney Also Be a Financial Planner?
April 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
When you go through the legal process of Estate Planning, this includes you deciding: (1) who you want to receive any real estate, savings/investments, tangible personal property, and other assets of yours after your death; (2) … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Making Seniors Wishes Come True and Planning for Charitable Giving
April 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Dear Hayek, Every year, I give to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, to help make dreams come true for children with critical illnesses. I heard there was a similar group for seniors and those in elder care facilities. What do you know … [Read more...]
Comparing a Typical Advance Medical Directive to the Farr Law Firm’s 4 Needs Advance Medical Directive®
April 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Benjamin Franklin once said “(n)othing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Today (April 16) is National Healthcare Decisions Day, a day for health care decision planning. And, in keeping with Franklin’s famous … [Read more...]
Should I Enroll in Medicare if I have Federal Retiree Coverage?
April 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Q. In your latest article, you discuss how elder care lawyers help seniors with planning in advance for the financial and health concerns that occur as we age. I really appreciate the assistance and advice your elder law firm … [Read more...]
