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Why Estate Planning is Essential for the LGBT Community

If a member of the LGBT community fails to properly plan, the result can be devastating to his or her partner and family. Having no estate plan is tantamount to giving up control of one's estate and management of one's well-being … [Read more...]

The Nightmare of Probate and How Steve Jobs Avoided It

When many first consider Estate Planning, they immediately think of preparing a Last Will and Testament. While having a Will is slightly better than dying without a Will (i.e., dying intestate), Wills also have some major … [Read more...]

Looking Out for Your Loved One in a Nursing Home

Having a loved one in a nursing home can be an emotional experience. You want to make sure their needs are met by the facility and that they are being given the care that was promised and that they deserve.  How do you ensure that … [Read more...]

Getting Through to a Person with Dementia –Communication Techniques that Work

Caring for a loved one with dementia poses many challenges for families and caregivers. People with dementia have a progressive brain disorder that makes it more and more difficult for them to remember things, think clearly, … [Read more...]

Maryland DHR Sued over Medicaid Delays

Earlier this year, low-income Maryland residents with disabilities filed a class action lawsuit against the Maryland Department of Human Resources (DHR) over extensive Medicaid delays.The named plaintiff, Mary Lou Magee-Kern, lost … [Read more...]

Medicaid Expansion- Is it a good thing? (FAQ)

A key feature of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the expansion of Medicaid to millions of low-income Americans, many of whom are uninsured.  Medicaid Expansion has been one of the most controversial parts of the new health care … [Read more...]

When is the right time to update your estate plan?

Just as a car needs regular maintenance, your estate planning documents need to be updated from time to time. Changes to the law and significant events in your life could alter the way that you originally meant to apportion assets … [Read more...]

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