Plan, Don’t Wait, for an Emergency That sounds like something your mother might say, right? And how often have you wished that you’d followed mother’s good advice? Nobody really wants to think in advance about accidents or illness. But if…
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…
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,…
There are currently more than 51 million seniors in the United States, and the number is steadily increasing due to medical developments and technological advancements that allow seniors to live longer and better lives. The expanding needs of the US…
Citizenship means the right to vote - yet you could lose that right if you become a ward of a guardianship. Having a strong power of attorney is essential to avoid that drastic, but a little-known, consequence. A power of…
The Covid-19 epidemic presents a poignant dilemma: if you or someone you love falls into a life-threatening illness, would you be willing to go to extreme lengths to prolong your life? For us who are particularly vulnerable – seniors, those…
The Coronavirus pandemic creates risks for Americans far beyond getting infected with COVID-19. If you are close to retirement age and recently lost your job, there is a good chance you may not find work again. The Great Recession (2007-2009)…
The future is a big unknown for everyone. Significant uncertainty abounds as to the outcomes of US tax legislation proposals. Estate and gift tax exemptions may get cut in half or not, and whatever happens will likely affect all deaths…
If you want to become a self-made millionaire and you are a millennial or younger, there is a path you can follow to make this a reality. It does not require a unique set of skills, specialized knowledge, or even…
The World Health Organization (WHO) officially named the 2019 Coronavirus outbreak on February 11, 2020. The coronavirus disease 2019 shortly after became known by its abbreviation, CO for corona, VI for virus, D for disease, and 19 for the year…