Elder Law
Legal Planning can Help Prevent Elder Abuse
Sometimes the people we trust most can disappoint us. Learn how legal planning and estate tools protect the elderly from abuse and exploitation.
July 9, 2024
Asset Protection
Estate Planning Questions for Couples with a Big Age Gap
For couples with an age difference of 10 years or more, assets need to last significantly longer to cover both of their retirements, making the risks of missteps higher.
July 3, 2024
Elder Law
Elder Scams and POAs: Protecting Yourself from AI-Powered Fraud
Scammers now use AI to make convincing voice clones and deep-fake videos. Find out about AI elder scams and POA’s potential to protect your finances.
July 2, 2024
Asset Protection
What Do You Do If Elderly Family Member Is Being Financially Abused?
Although many cases go unreported, the National Council on Aging suggests that the financial exploitation of the elderly may amount to a staggering $36.5 billion annually. That may just be the tip of the iceberg.
June 27, 2024
Elder Law
How Do I Create End-of-Life Plan?
Research shows that fewer than one-third of U.S. residents have advanced-care directives or detailed medical instructions in case they can’t communicate their own wishes.
June 13, 2024
Estate Planning
How to Plan for Beneficiaries with Disabilities
Planning for disabled beneficiaries is important, not only for those beneficiaries with known disabilities but also for those who may be disabled at the time of the decedent’s death.
June 12, 2024
Elder Law
Harnessing Technology in Aging Care: Long-Term Care Planning Strategies
Elder law attorneys are vital in bridging the gap between technological advancements in aging services and the robust, secure long-term care planning that seniors need as they navigate the complexities of aging.
June 10, 2024
Elder Law
Why You Should Consider Estate Planning Alternatives to Avoid Guardianship as You Age
This article discusses the need for protection as we age, what guardianship is and how powers of attorney (POAs) are alternative estate planning strategies that give you more control.
June 4, 2024
Elder Law
Why Estate Planning for Veterans and Active Military Is Important and What Documents are Essential
This article explores the importance of estate planning for veterans and active military personnel and the essential documents to include in your estate plan.
May 27, 2024
Estate Planning
Can You Support a Child with Special Needs?
Families that include individuals with special needs require planning to secure their loved ones’ security in the future, both in legal and financial terms. There’s usually no expectation of the child becoming an independent adult, so careful planning is needed, as advised in the recent article “Financial Planning for Families with Disabilities” from Wealth Management. Many families neglect planning for their retirement, focusing all their resources on developing a plan for their disabled child. However, retirement and their child’s future need to be secured, which is where an estate planning attorney can help. In 2014, Congress created The Achieving a…
May 23, 2024