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Should I Have an Advance Directive in the Pandemic?

If you get COVID-19 and struggle to breathe, would you want to be put on a ventilator? Whatever your answer, ask yourself another question: Who would make your wishes clear, if you couldn’t speak for yourself?

Posted on: July 3, 2020

How Can You Disinherit Someone and Be Sure it Sticks?

Parents may delay creating an elder law estate plan, because of the in-law issue. Some parents are unfortunately estranged from an adult child, only because of the problematic son-in-law or daughter-in-law.

Posted on: July 1, 2020

Why are Medicare Scams Increasing in the COVID-19 Pandemic?

The concept of financial scams isn't a new one. Unfortunately, seniors tend to be particularly prone to them in general. Introduce a pandemic, and you have the makings for financial ruin among our country's most vulnerable.

Posted on: June 18, 2020

How Do I Talk about End-Of-Life Decisions?

No one likes to think about the end of their life, but it’s an important topic that many people put off until it’s too late.

Posted on: June 16, 2020

Medicare Patients Be Wary of COVID-19 Scams!

If someone offers you a COVID-19 test in exchange for your Medicare information, run in the other direction.

Posted on: June 8, 2020

Should I Give My Kid the House Now or Leave It to Him in My Will?

Adding an adult child to your house deed, or giving them the home outright, might seem like a smart thing to do. It usually isn’t.

Posted on: June 1, 2020

How Does Planning for a Special Needs Child Work?

When parents start the planning process for a child with special needs, they usually work under the perception that if they create a special needs trust (SNT), the child will be taken care of and the needs will be met.

Posted on: May 29, 2020

The Symptoms of Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease

There are still certain people who do get early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. In the U.S., about 200,000 people have it. How can you tell if your loved one is among them? There can be surprising symptoms that warn of its development — and they don’t all involve memory problems.

Posted on: May 22, 2020

When will Social Security Stimulus Checks Arrive?

Coronavirus stimulus checks are currently being distributed, and millions of Americans are eagerly awaiting their payment. Depending on your income, you could receive up to $1,200 (or $2,400 for married couples filing jointly), plus an additional $500 for each dependent under the age of 17.

Posted on: May 21, 2020

What Is a ‘Survivorship’ Period?

Survivorship periods don’t usually surpass 60 days. If this period surpasses 120 days, it could put the tax-free estate transfer of assets to a surviving spouse at risk.

Posted on: May 19, 2020