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The Rising Costs of Senior Care in America

October 13th, 2019

Long-term care planning is a must for any senior citizen, but as costs continue to drastically climb, the prospect of being able to fund long-term care seems next to impossible. While there are more options available today for senior care, some of wh… Read More

Tags: long-term care planning, Medicaid

Estate Planning is On My To-Do List - Right Where It's Been for Twenty Years!

October 7th, 2019

Every week, I meet with prospective new clients who are interested in doing estate planning. And invariably, one of my first questions is “have you done any estate planning before?” It’s a simple question, only used for information gathering. B… Read More

Tags: estate planning

Holiday Loneliness and Depression Can Be a Real Problem for the Elderly.

December 2nd, 2016

Although the holidays are usually always thought of as a joyous time, that is not the case for some. loneliness and depression are often on the upswing during this time of year….especially with the elderly. Changes and losses in the… Read More

Blended Family Financial Difficulties

August 29th, 2016

When a parent gets remarried there is likely to be tension between the new spouse and the children from previous relationships. Much of that tension can be eased by ensuring the family finances are properly handled. On television and in movies blende… Read More

Tags: estate planning, Executor, trust

Redstone’s Granddaughter Files Suit

August 25th, 2016

Sumner Redstone’s granddaughter has joined the ongoing legal battle over his competency and business interests. She has filed a lawsuit to have herself reinstated to the family trust. The ongoing Massachusetts probate court battle over the competen… Read More

Tags: Competency, probate

Estate Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease

August 23rd, 2016

Good estate planning does not just concern itself with what happens to your assets after you pass away. It also takes into account the things that you might need at the end of your life, including the possibility of getting Alzheimer’s disease. Obv… Read More

Tags: estate planning, General Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Power of Attorney

New Medicare Law Could Save Patients Money

August 22nd, 2016

Because of a quirk in Medicare’s reimbursement policy some patients have been hit with thousands of dollars in unexpected out-of-pocket expenses. A new law does not fix the quirk, but it at least mandates that patients must be notified before the c… Read More

Tags: Elder Law, Medicare

Do Not Regret Your Retirement

August 15th, 2016

When many people retire they have regrets about things that they wish they had done differently. It does not have to be that way. To fulfill their version of the American dream many people make a bargain with themselves. They bargain that they will w… Read More

Tags: Elder Law, Retirement

New Profession Helps Seniors Move

August 12th, 2016

Moving from a home that you have lived in for decades can be a daunting task, especially when you have to sort through a lifetime’s worth of stuff—not all of which will fit into your new home. Senior move managers specialize in making such moves… Read More

Tags: Elder Law, estate planning, Retirement

A New Type of Doula

August 8th, 2016

Traditionally a doula is someone who offers care and support to a woman in labor to make the birth process easier. However, a new type of doula helps those at the other end of the life cycle. Passing away is not as easy as it might seem. Patients in… Read More

Tags: Dying, Elder Law, estate planning

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