In some cases, disease, injury, or illness can prevent people from communicating their needs and wants. When this happens, they need someone they trust to advocate for them. You can prepare the proper legal documents in advance. Losing the Ability…
As you start to plan for your future, both in terms of financial affairs and health care needs, you may wonder what estate planning and elder law entail and how they differ. Estate planning and elder law also have some…
Your elder law attorney can help you make the most of your planning, whether you have an elderly loved one or are concerned about their future health and financial well-being. Elder law is a highly specialized area of law focusing…
While it is sobering to have open and honest discussions with family members about mortality, it is prudent to do so. No one relishes the thought of their demise, and yet with forethought, you can ensure that your estate plan…
In the event of your death, a will addresses who will inherit your assets and properties according to your wishes. Your will names a personal representative (executor) who will carry out your directives. In addition to asset distribution, your executor…
It's possible that hearing is the most overlooked of the five human senses. But your ability to hear is incredibly important, and the longer you put off addressing a hearing problem, the greater the possibility of adverse health effects. JAMA…
Under the Social Security Administration (SSA), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Social Security Retirement (SSR) are separate programs. However, they may work together in some cases. However, most SSDI recipients won’t see a change in their benefits when they…
A spouse's death is a life-changing experience emotionally, spiritually, and often financially. It is common for one spouse to handle family tax and estate plans, and a widow(er) may be looking at a complex financial situation with more questions than…
In the United States, probate is the process by which a will is formally acknowledged, and a personal representative (executor) is named to administer the estate. Navigating the probate process will vary according to state law. Therefore, it is good…
As your mental capacity decreases and your health declines, it can become more difficult for you to make sound financial and healthcare decisions. Putting these five must-have legal documents in place before life becomes too difficult to handle is crucial…