A letter of intent (LOI), also referred to as a letter of instruction, communicates important information to your loved ones that may not be covered in the general estate planning documents. Your LOI is a valuable piece in your estate…
At some point in time, you are likely to be asked to be power of attorney for an elderly or ill loved one. Your person may be planning for when they might become unable to take care of their affairs.…
In order to make the most of your estate and government benefits, several factors need to be addressed before turning 65 years old. Overall the most crucial thing to do before turning 65 is to invest your time wisely crafting…
In continuing care retirement communities (CCRC), sometimes referred to as life plan communities, the goal is to provide a long-term care option for older residents. These residents prefer to live in the same community, though in different phase locations, during…
Elder law and estate planning are similar in concern, but they have significant differences. The Concerns are Similar No matter what age we’re in, life can deliver some hard knocks. Hope for the best, but plan for the worst. We…
Digital technology continues to make our daily lives more efficient. Everyday smartphones, tablets, and other web-enabled devices allow us to communicate seamlessly. Technology applications have changed medical communities and systems, morphing them into an information-rich enterprise. Digital management of medical…
Many Americans have gotten “stimulus” payments from the federal government, in an effort to reinvigorate the economy after the coronavirus pandemic. The stimulus money should have arrived in the same way that Social Security payments or tax refunds are made,…
The elderly population in the United States has experienced the use of multiple medications concurrently for some time now. The more medications a person takes, the higher the risk of dangerous drug-drug interactions and increased possibility of inappropriate prescribing, adverse…
According to a survey by Caring.com, there has only been a slight increase of 2.5% in the number of Americans with a will over last year. Overall, the percentage of those with a will continues to decline, 33 percent in…
Today, many retirees are experiencing bankruptcy in their later years. While medical advances are keeping seniors alive longer, the associated healthcare costs in the quest for longevity are being off-loaded onto the older individual at a time when reduced income…