Category Archives: Elder Law
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. … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Discrimination: It’s Not Just for Young People, Anymore
A group of people who probably rarely if ever experienced discrimination in their lives could be in for a big surprise. And an unpleasant one. “Elderly people experience a type of discrimination that’s prevalent, and it has nothing to do … Continue reading
What to Consider When Choosing a Long-Term Care Living Situation for your Loved One
Choosing a long-term care living arrangement is one of the most difficult challenges faced by aging adults and their loved ones. Most families try to avoid the nursing home option to the very end, believing that assisted living or small … Continue reading
Caregiver Compensation Agreements: The Hidden Solution to Caring for Loved Ones
Caring for an aging relative is difficult—and often underappreciated—work. Many people who serve as caregivers often feel as if they have two jobs—their full-time day job at the office, and the part-to-full-time job of caregiver at home. As their parents … Continue reading
One-of-a-Kind Families Need One-of-a-Kind Plans
According to statistics the average U.S. family size is 3.2 members. The median age of a man upon his first marriage is 28.1, 47% of women aged 75 or older live alone. Also according to statistics, approximately 60% of couples … Continue reading
How to Prepare to Care for Aging Parents
If you are the child of parents who are currently over the age of 65 you’ve probably given a little bit of thought to the day when one (or both) of your parents may need Long Term Care. Understandably, most … Continue reading
Share Your Passions As Well As Your Assets
Do you have a hobby that you feel passionate about? Do you love reading and collecting books? Are you a rabid coin or stamp collector? Do you find peace and tranquility out tending your garden? Whatever it is that you … Continue reading
When Families Disagree About Elder Care, Try Mediation Before Litigation
Siblings trying to come together to help mom or dad through the aging process will often run into more road blocks than they expect; and quite often these road blocks are internal. Can mom stay home for a few more … Continue reading
Support for Caregivers of Blended Families
Our firm works frequently to help divorced or remarrying couples update their estate plans to protect their new blended families, so we know just how significantly the stress of divorce, family upheaval, and tighter finances can impact a family, and … Continue reading
