Siblings often have trouble agreeing on anything, so why should it be any different when it comes to Mom and Dad’s elder care? Unfortunately those of us in elder law see quite often how families have a very difficult time when it comes to … [Continue reading]
The CLASS Act Receives Grade “F”
On October 14th, the Obama administration informed Congress that after 19 months of effort there is no “viable path forward for CLASS implementation at this time.” The CLASS Act (Community Living Assistance Services and Supports) was originally … [Continue reading]
Aging – Kaiser Health News
Aging - Kaiser Health News " State Roundup: Public Employee Benefit Controversy; Calif. Hospital Woes A selection of stories from various states on health care. (Daily Report) 9:30AM ET Viewpoints: Judd Gregg On Revamping Entitlements And … [Continue reading]
Report: Quality of American Nursing Homes Improving
In-Home Care, Assisted Living, and Aging-in-Place are three excellent options for those seeking to delay or avoid a nursing home stay. But even with recent advances in technology, nursing home care is still a reality for millions of Americans, and … [Continue reading]
Three Tips to Outsmart Timeshare Reps
If you and your family are fortunate enough to go on that well-deserved resort vacation this year, then there is a good chance you'll find yourself listening to the all-too-familiar ‘timeshare marketing pitch.’ Most people are familiar with the … [Continue reading]
Timeshare Traps and How to Avoid Them
Timeshare Traps and How to Avoid Them If you are fortunate enough to go on that well-deserved vacation this year, then there is a good chance you will find yourself listening to the all-too-familiar ‘timeshare marketing pitch.’ Most people are … [Continue reading]
Medicaid Planning Stress Reduction Tool
Medicaid Planning Stress Reduction Tool Evan H. Farr on Google + … [Continue reading]
22030 zipcode Senior Care | Eldercare Channel
22030 zipcode Senior Care | Eldercare Channel Evan H. Farr on Google + … [Continue reading]
Is it Legal to Get Paid to Care for a Senior Family Member?
As the number of family members providing care for aging parents increases, the solutions to find help with loss of income because of time off from employment for caregiving has become a major concern for many. The demands on both the time and … [Continue reading]
Elder Planning Plus ™ News
The Walking Speed (Gait) / Health Connection - News Evan H. Farr on Google + … [Continue reading]
Pediatricians urged to use autism checklist
The National Institutes of Health has developed a 24-item checklist for autism that can be used for babies as young as one year old. The checklist can be completed by parents in a few minutes while waiting in a pediatrician's office. It asks simple … [Continue reading]
Steve Jobs’ greatest marketing lesson for lawyers
Steve Jobs' greatest marketing lesson for lawyers Evan H. Farr on Google + … [Continue reading]
Budgeting for Seniors
Budgeting is part of any effective Life Care Plan and becomes even more important when seniors experience a big life change, such as moving into an assisted living facility, losing a spouse or having a drastic change in health. It begins with an … [Continue reading]
Is Medicaid Too Complex for Americans?
Medicaid complexity is a real problem. For those not familiar with program specifics, Medicaid - not Medicare - is the program Americans rely on to receive their long-term care. Long-term care is extraordinarily expensive – in fact, it is the … [Continue reading]
Living Trust Plus ™ News
Living Trust Plus ™ News Evan H. Farr on Google + … [Continue reading]
Remembering 9/11
As I’m sure many of you know already, this Sunday marks the ten-year anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001 at 8:46 a.m. ET. Instead of writing a typical Elder Law or Estate Planning article this … [Continue reading]
The outlook on Gold
In this day and age, is gold a worthy investment? CNN reports:There are many ways to plan for the future - IRA accounts, Medicaid Asset Protection Planning, pension accounts, savings accounts, bonds, etc., - but gold is gaining popularity amidst … [Continue reading]
“How do I obtain a death certificate?”
If you have lost a loved one and are now attempting to close out their estate, we are sorry for your loss and we understand how frustrating the process can be. The steps to take after the loss a loved one can be overwhelming, but requesting a death … [Continue reading]
More Boomers Stuck Raising Kids Kids
Baby Boomers are raising their grand-kids, reported SecondAct.com earlier this year. While it may not come as a big surprise given the difficult economic times,one can't help but wonder what else may be going on? For one, there are 76 million Baby … [Continue reading]
Two Lessons from Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
You may be aware that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. However, fewer people realize that before October, is September: National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. More than 15,000 women will die from ovarian cancer this year, … [Continue reading]
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