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…
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…
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…
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…
Even though probate carries a stigma of having a bad reputation, thoughtful estate planning can minimize or avoid it. In reality, most heirs will have to navigate the probate process to some degree after losing a loved one. Understanding what…
The process of estate planning and considering financial matters can be emotional and challenging. However, it is crucial to wisely manage your assets while aging and provide for the family members who will survive you. Your elder law attorney knows…
Generation Xers are entering their 40s and 50s at a time when retirement planning should be a priority. There are many things to consider, including finances, investments, insurance policies, legal documents, living arrangements, and healthcare. It is advisable to make…
In most cases, people's lives follow predictable patterns. Your concerns are probably different at 60 than they were at 40. You may be looking at retiring soon, considering the potential for needing long-term care, or leaving your assets to the…
As the baby boomer generation ages and international migration continues, the senior citizen population of the United States is growing rapidly. Although the US average life expectancy has seen a slight three-year decline, many Americans, men and women, live well into…
Having no children or younger family members to assist them as they age can present new challenges to seniors in the baby boomer generation. As in generations before, baby boomers are living longer and healthier lives but for some, there is…