Q. My 70 year old mother-in-law, Geraldine, is a lot like the character “Rose” from the 80’s sitcom, Golden Girls. Although she was always a kind and gentle person, she is becoming more and more naïve and trusting. You would never … [Read more...]

Q: My mother, Sally, 62, owns a home in Fairfax that is valued at $500,000 and the amount owed on her mortgage is still $300,000. When my mother retires in 3 years, the monthly mortgage payment will be unaffordable for her, but … [Read more...]

People with Alzheimer’s often wait years after their symptoms first appear to seek evaluation and treatment. In fact, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, half of the people with Alzheimer’s don't even know they have it. If … [Read more...]

Q. A few days ago, in an article by Oscar Garcia of the Social Security Administration, I read that "People who have Medicare coverage are not affected by the Affordable Care Act." In my own personal experience, I don't think he … [Read more...]

Q. We just found out that my father, Barry, will be moving in with us in the new year. He is in his 70’s, has Parkinson’s, arthritis, and is in a wheelchair a lot of the time. We don’t have much money to renovate, but we want to … [Read more...]

As the population of seniors grows rapidly in this country, so does the need to pinpoint which lifestyle choices and activities will promote healthy aging. Recently, the University of California, San Francisco, received a $1.9 … [Read more...]

Q. I did my estate planning with your firm several years ago.  Since then, so much has changed-- I got remarried, have two grandchildren, and I bought a new home. I promised myself that this would be the year that I update my … [Read more...]

The term “special needs” is used to collectively define those persons that require assistance due to physical, mental, behavioral, or medical disabilities or delays. Autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, dyslexia, learning … [Read more...]