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 executor is called “fiduciary duty,” which […]
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 are trying to help really needs it, because doing so takes away so many legal rights […]
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 Enrollment Period? A. Medicare beneficiaries have […]
Medicaid is NOT just for Poor People
Q. I was taking my daily exercise walk the other day when I ran into a neighbor who said that his wife with dementia recently qualified for Medicaid and will be entering a nursing home next month. I live in a somewhat affluent neighborhood in Burke where houses go for half a million dollars. This […]
Five Myths about Long Term Care Planning
Nearly 70% of Americans age 65 and better will need some kind of help with activities of daily living as they age. The need for such help can stem from a debilitating disease, such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, or the decline of faculties, such as eyesight, hearing, balance or mobility, which comes naturally with aging. […]
Understanding Probate: The Two Types of Probate
Problems often arise when people don’t have a coordinated method of passing on their estate. Take for example, Joe, who has become incapacitated as the result of a severe stroke. He has a wife, Mary, and two children, Carrie and Phil. He does not have any incapacity planning documents in place. James, on the other […]
Living Trust Plus – Book Launch (Get $1,250 in Special Bonuses on June 21!)
Certified Elder Law Attorney and Best-Selling Author Evan Farr Releases New Book: “How to Protect Your Assets From Probate PLUS Lawsuits PLUS Nursing Home Expenses with the Living Trust PlusTM.” Mr. Farr’s latest book is now available in pre-release on Amazon.com – but don’t buy it yet. If you wait and buy this new book […]
Elder Law–It’s Not Just for Elders
Elder Law is a very broad area of law that encompasses not just Medicaid and Veterans long-term care planning for people over 65. Elder Law also encompasses legal areas such as: Asset Protection, Trust and Estate Planning, and Incapacity Planning for people of ALL ages; Special Needs Trusts for families with a disabled child or […]
Part 3- “Estate Planning Today” Series: Should I Include a Pet Trust as Part of my Estate Plan?
Our lives and technology are changing faster than ever and our estate plans need to keep up with these changes. This series will look at things that may not have been addressed or asked about in the estate planning process 5-10 years ago, but are important to many families today. In the first part of […]
Part 2- “Estate Planning Today” Series: Should I include these things as part of my Estate Plan?
Our lives and technology are changing faster than ever and our estate plans need to keep up with these changes. This series will look at things that may not have been addressed or asked about in the estate planning process 5-10 years ago, but are important to many families today. In the first part of […]
Ask the Expert: Does Medicaid Cover Prepaid Funerals?
Q. I am considering whether to prepay for my funeral to save my family the expense and burden during what will be a tough time, but had a few concerns about it first. I am interested in learning more about prepaid funeral contracts and whether Medicaid pays for funerals, at all. If not, is it […]
“Estate Planning Today” Series: Part 1. Should I include these things as part of my Estate Plan?
Our lives and technology are changing faster than ever and our estate plans need to keep up with these changes. This series will look at things that may not have been addressed or asked about in the estate planning process 5-10 years ago, but are important to many families today. These things include firearms, digital […]
Deciding How to Distribute Your Estate
Bill, Glenda, and Theresa are siblings. Glenda runs the family business and is married to a doctor. They have chosen not to have children. Bill is a teacher and his wife Sheila is a stay-at-home mom and they have two children. Theresa is the youngest of the three and is a caregiver for their father, […]
Ask the Expert: Legal and Ethical Question Regarding Refusal of CPR
Q: My parents are in an independent living home in Virginia. I recently read a story about a nurse who refused to give CPR to a dying woman at a California independent living home. Was she legally right to refuse giving CPR and could this happen in Virginia? A: The unfortunate story that occurred at […]
Alzheimer’s Treatment: Non-Drug Therapies That Can Help
There are treatments available now that most families coping with Alzheimer’s or other dementia never hear about that can significantly improve their quality of life. Called non-pharmacologic therapies (NPTs), these treatments do not come in a pill. Instead, NPTs such as personal counseling and occupational therapy-based strategies are proven to improve the quality of life […]
Ask the Expert- Why is Autism So Common Now?
Q. My ten year old son, Cole, was diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) when he was six. He is in a class of 20 children and there are two other boys and a girl who also have an ASD, all ranging in severity. These children spend half the time in the typical class […]
Choosing a Guardian for Your Children: Things to Consider
Nancy and Nick have three children — Emmitt, Nicole, and Alexa. Very warm and loving parents, Nancy and Nick make education a top priority, and hope to instill their deep-rooted culture and values in their children. Neither Nancy nor Nick want to think about not being there to raise their children. If Nancy and Nick […]
Ask the Expert: What Will Happen to my Virtual Belongings Should the Unthinkable Happen?
Q. I am pretty technologically savvy and I have photos of my grandchildren on Picasa, my own Google blog, documents saved on Google Docs, and a Facebook account. Is there a way to plan for what will happen to my online documents and virtual belongings if I become incapacitated or pass away? A. Deciding what […]
Ask the Expert- Is Medicare Enough to Cover Mom’s Nursing Home Stay?
Q. My 86 year old mother had a stroke last week, was in the hospital, and was moved to a nursing home for rehabilitation. I was wondering about Medicare coverage. Does Medicare cover nursing home stays? What if she needs more than the 100 days I read about? A. Many people believe that Medicare covers nursing […]
How Can I Afford a Nursing Home?
The following was excerpted from Evan H. Farr, CELA’s new book, entitled “Nursing Home Survival Guide: Helping You Protect Your Loved Ones Who Need Nursing Home Care by Preserving Dignity, Quality of Life, and Financial Security.” Buy the book on Amazon.com. “One of greatest concerns people have about nursing home care is how to […]
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