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How Do You Provide Financial Help for a Special Needs Child and Retirement Too?

People with children who cannot support themselves need to think well past their own lifetime and figure out how to provide for children after they are gone.

Posted on: September 30, 2022

There are Less Restrictive Alternatives than Guardianship

Although laws vary from state to state, every state requires that less restrictive alternatives be considered before invoking a guardianship. These might include such vehicles as limited guardianships, powers of attorney or assisted decision-making agreements.

Posted on: September 28, 2022

What Does a Living Will Do for Me?

A living will is a legal document expressing your wishes on receiving or declining medical care or life-sustaining treatments should you become terminally ill or injured and unable to communicate those decisions for yourself.

Posted on: September 19, 2022

How Important Is It to have Long-Term Care Insurance?

Political instability, rampant inflation and the specter of recession are looming threats to our clients’ financial future, which directly impacts their ability to take care of themselves at a point in their lives when they are likely to need care or other age-related services.

Posted on: September 9, 2022

What’s Going on with Marvel Comics Creator Stan Lee’s Estate?

Stan Lee’s estate is one step closer to clearing up a messy legal battle involving accusations of exploitation and elder abuse by the comic book legend’s inner circle, with the settlement of a lawsuit against Lee’s former business manager, Jerardo “Jerry” Olivarez.

Posted on: August 26, 2022

What Should I Know about Guardianships?

Guardianships – also referred to as conservatorships – are drastic and invasive.

Posted on: August 1, 2022

Understanding the Issues of Elder Law

The three main areas of focus for elder law attorneys include health care, estate and tax planning and guardianship matters.

Posted on: July 18, 2022

Estate Planning Tips for Solo Seniors

So, what happens with your estate plans if you are not in a traditional nuclear family? There is quite a lot that can fall under the umbrella of a non-traditional family, and the recommendations will vary depending on your specific circumstances.

Posted on: July 15, 2022

How Do Special Needs Trusts Work?

Special needs trusts can help fund quality-of-life improvements for the beneficiary, such as a phone, a trip or a private room in a group care facility.

Posted on: July 13, 2022

Senior Second Marriages and Estate Planning

More Americans are now getting married over the age of 65 than ever before. Even though this may be a second or third marriage for many, caregivers should nevertheless be aware of certain aspects that shouldn’t be ignored amidst all the wedding plans and celebrations.

Posted on: July 4, 2022

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