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, what you care about, … [Continue reading]
Certified Elder Law Attorney and Best-Selling Author Evan Farr is Named to the 2014 Best Lawyers in America List
Certified Elder Law Attorney Evan H. Farr has been named to the 2014 list of Best Lawyers in America, for the practice area of Trusts and Estates.Best Lawyers is one of the oldest and most respected peer-review publications in the legal … [Continue reading]
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 primary duty of an … [Continue reading]
Special Needs Trusts: How Much Money Should You Include?
Jonathan is 20 years old, has autism, and is currently receiving government benefits. He is still living at home with his parents, receiving SSI equal to $628 per month, as well as a monthly stipend of $30. His parents want to make sure he is … [Continue reading]
What Happens to Credit Card Debt When You Die?
No one wants to face a situation where they have to deal with losing someone they care about. It’s only made worse if debt is involved. What happens to debt after you die depends on who has signed for it, as well as the laws in your individual … [Continue reading]
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, unless the person they … [Continue reading]
Can We Help The Self-Neglecting Senior?
Guest Blog Post by Jennifer FitzPatrick, MSW, LCSW-C Attorneys, because of the doctrine of attorney-client privilege, are generally forbidden from reporting any private or confidential information about a client, including reporting suspected … [Continue reading]
Suggesting a Memory Screening to a Resistant Loved One
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Facebook Gives Seniors a Cognitive Boost, Study Finds
Research findings suggest that men and women older than 65 who learn to use Facebook could see a boost in cognitive function. Currently, one in three online seniors use a social networking site like Facebook, according to the Pew Internet & American … [Continue reading]
Part 2: Celebrity Series – Guardianship and Conservatorship (Britney Spears)
A "guardian" of an adult is a person appointed by the court who is responsible for the personal affairs of an incapacitated adult, including responsibility for making decisions regarding the adult's support, care, health, safety, habilitation, … [Continue reading]
Long-Term Care Insurance is not for everyone—CNBC Nightly Business Report Three-Part Series
With Americans living longer and baby boomers hitting retirement age, the demand for long-term care is expected to surge. Long-term care (LTC) insurance is one way to pay for long-term care. But according to a recent three-part series aired on CNBC’s … [Continue reading]
Is Assisted Living Safe for Your Parents?
Eric’s mother Joan died after being moved out of an assisted living facility, where she sustained life-threatening wounds. Cheryl’s husband, George — who suffered from dementia — died after he was left unsupervised and drank industrial strength … [Continue reading]
Happy 48th Anniversary to Medicare!
Medicare provides access to health care for millions of seniors and those with disabilities. Nearly 50 million Americans—15 percent of the nation’s population and growing—depend on Medicare for health security.New information released this week by … [Continue reading]
Training Needed for Caregivers Is Lacking
Family caregivers and home health care professionals (collectively referred to in this article as “caregivers”) provide in-home care for family members or others who are chronically ill, disabled or elderly. Their goal is to help their loved ones or … [Continue reading]
Part 1: Celebrity Series – Guardianship and Conservatorship (Amanda Bynes)
Part 1: Celebrity Series - Guardianship and Conservatorship (Amanda Bynes) A "guardian" of an adult is a person appointed by the court who is responsible for the personal affairs of an incapacitated adult, including responsibility for making … [Continue reading]
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 is the Medicare Open … [Continue reading]
Open Enrollment Period is Approaching: The Medicare.Gov Plan Finder Tool
Open enrollment for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D runs from October 15 to December 7. If you are researching and comparing Medicare Part-D and Medicare Advantage plans, the Medicare.gov Plan Finder is a helpful tool. It lists all of the … [Continue reading]
Long-Term Care in the United States- The PACE Program
The following post was written by guest blogger, Carly Lee. Want to submit a guest blog post? Read the Guidelines here. —- Many people in the U.S. will require some form of long-term care (LTC). Over the decades the population has been continuously … [Continue reading]
Recent AARP Report Illustrates Need to Address Long-Term Care Demands
A new report released by AARP last week highlights the challenges facing states in providing long-term services and supports (LTSS). The report comes at a time when states are beginning to implement LTSS options in the Affordable Care Act that … [Continue reading]
Nursing Home Use by Medicaid Seniors is Down
Many believe that an aging population means that there will be an explosive growth in the number of Medicaid beneficiaries in nursing homes. But, according to more than 35 years of research (see above), this isn’t necessarily the case. In fact, … [Continue reading]
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