Monthly Archives: March 2013
Death Is Inevitable, But Financial Hassles Can Be Avoided
When a spouse dies is not the time to find out proper steps haven’t been taken to deal with new financial realities. According to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, even people who feel they are properly prepared can find themselves facing more than grief at the loss of a loved one…. Read More »
Legal Specialty Evolved Over Time
Society has always, to some extent, realized its older members were special, for their institutional memory, for the wisdom acquired over the years and for many other traits. That older Americans have special legal needs has been recognized relatively recently. “Much has been written of late about the aging of America, and indeed of… Read More »
Among Needs Of Homeless Veterans: Legal Assistance
They came home, but they have no home. Although homelessness is a sad thing in any segment of the population, from children to families to people with mental health problems, it is especially sad to see it among military veterans, and depressingly prevalent among returning soldiers, sailors and Marines. Fortunately, the Veterans Administration, not… Read More »
Elder Law Practitioners Help In 10 Specific Areas
Attorneys who devote all or a substantial part of their practices to helping older Americans, whether they are certified in elder law or not, provide valuable services to people who need it the most. According to an article on the website ehow.com by contributor Helen Harvey, this assistance tends to be concentrated in 10… Read More »