Monthly Archives: June 2013
Not all want their good works to be known
Some people give to charities simply to get a break on their taxes, while others do the same thing to look good in the eyes of the community. For many, though, charitable is simply the right thing to do, and not only do they not want recognition for it, but also they want their… Read More »
Ugly Family Scrape Nearly Cost Elderly Man His Home
A sad story out of Ohio has a happy ending, but the saddest part of all is that it didn’t have to happen in the first place. Just a few minutes of conversation with an elder law attorney might have spared everyone involved a lot of anguish and heartache. John Potter, a World War… Read More »
Novel program brings legal assistance to people who need it most
A recent blog on the website of The New York Times highlighted a fine program in California that provides legal help for the elderly while giving real-life experience to law students. The piece by Paula Span, author of “When the Time Comes: Families With Aging Parents Share Their Struggles and Solutions,” also brings a… Read More »
Estate planning an obligation, not an option
The message cannot be repeated often enough or strongly enough: Estate planning is not solely for the well to do. It’s something we all need to do. “With all the noise in the last few years about taxing the rich and the future of the federal estate tax, the message that ordinary folks also… Read More »