Dear Kiwi and Mango, My wife and I are in the process of doing our estate planning documents. One decision we have yet to make is whether we should tell our heirs what they should expect to inherit, in advance. What are some … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Should You Tell Your Heirs What They Should Expect to Inherit?
December 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
AI Technology is Doing Amazing Things to Help People with Neurological and Movement Disorders
November 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Keith Thomas, a former Manhattan wealth manager, and his sister, Michelle Bennett, who is now his caregiver, have watched their lives quickly change. In July 2020, at the age of 41, Thomas accidentally dove into a shallow pool, … [Read more...]
Ten Advantages of Being Older that We Can Be Thankful for This Thanksgiving
November 21, 2023 by Leave a Comment
It's Thanksgiving week, a perfect time for reflection and gratitude for all that has happened this year. As most of us are aware, the process of aging can present its fair set of challenges, but it’s also important to realize that … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Can I Get a “Do-Over” When it Comes to Taking Social Security Benefits Too Early?
November 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Dear Raider, I messed up and took my Social Security benefits too early. I realize my costly mistake and am wondering if there is such a thing as a mulligan or a “do-over” when it comes to Social Security benefits, and what my … [Read more...]
2024 Key Elder Law Numbers
November 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
When Bob Dylan said, "The times they are a-changin'," his lyrics referenced societal changes in the 1960s. The same lyrics could also apply to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security today. Every year, the Farr Law Firm … [Read more...]
What Behavioral Challenges Can You Expect from a Loved One with Dementia?
November 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Dementia poses many challenges for people struggling with it, for caregivers, and for others who are close to them. It can be especially hard to witness and cope with common behaviors that often arise from certain forms of … [Read more...]
Top Benefits Veterans Might Not Be Aware of in 2023
November 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Q. Veterans Day is tomorrow. Our military Veterans have served our country, fought for freedom, and they deserve our utmost respect. My father is a Vietnam Veteran, and he and my mother (and me) are unaware of what benefits might … [Read more...]
