Resident Health and Safety in Nursing Homes
A greater number of baby boomers will need extra care as they reach their golden years. Some may be able to get the care they need at home from a family member or in the form of hired help. Many will…
How Can an Elder Law Attorney Help You?
Legal issues concerning the elderly and disabled are grouped under elder law. Attorneys who practice elder law advocate for and create legal plans to assist seniors, and their loved ones, in living better lives. Elder law may include planning for retirement,…
Creditors and the Probate Process
Legal techniques to avoid probate can be a good way to lower taxes, keep your estate private, and avoid having to gain court approval every step of the way. They can save you time, frustration, and in many cases, significant…
Cryptocurrency and its Effects on Estate Planning
Bitcoin, the most popular and well-known crypto asset, commands an impressive 46 million American owners, according to Florida Today. Bitcoin was created in January 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto as a peer-to-peer electronic cash system. This digital, or virtual, currency is…
How to Plan for Generational Wealth Transfer
Carefully planning your inheritance will ensure that your legacy will be passed on to future generations. There are always generational differences of opinion as to how best to live and act in the world. Millennials and Generation Xers seem to have…
Probate Litigation: Reducing the Risk
Probate litigation can be triggered by many family circumstances. However, there are two fundamental reasons for estate disputes: families disagree about how to deal with a mentally incapacitated member or, after death, disagreements about the dissolution of an estate. High-risk factors that…
Medicaid Waivers and In-Home Nursing Facilities
If you believe you won't qualify for long-term care benefits under Medicaid's strict income and asset limits, think again. Medicaid waivers for in-home care are available for those who meet health eligibility rules for nursing home facility services. To determine…
A Five Year Look-Back without Penalties
The majority of people will need long-term care at some point in their lives, so it's critical to plan ahead. In spite of the inability to predict the timing and level of care, we can take steps to prepare for…
Tips for Succession Planning for Small Businesses
Small business ownership involves a lot of logistical and financial decisions. Having a succession plan prior to retirement, disability, or death is one of the most important decisions. There are five common approaches to transferring ownership of your business, no…
Living Wills: Ten Things to Know
If you were seriously ill or injured and could no longer make your own healthcare decisions, what would you do? It is possible to become incapacitated at any age. Living wills are a component of advance health care directives, which…