by Michael Delaney | Dec 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
As Americans look ahead and plan for a Biden Harris Administration, noting the President-elect’s tax plan is crucial for higher-income households to understand and likely make adjustments to their financial and legacy planning. Generally speaking, the sweeping...
by Michael Delaney | Dec 14, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
Probate is the legal process for authenticating a deceased person’s will, paying their outstanding debts and taxes, reviewing their assets, and distributing what remains to their inheritors. After an asset-holder dies, the court will appoint a valid will’s...
by Michael Delaney | Dec 7, 2020 | Aging, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Social Security
The Social Security Administration (SSA) publishes upcoming changes to its social security program every October that take effect on January 1st of the following year. These changes can make a difference in how you plan for or live during your retirement years. It is...
by Michael Delaney | Nov 30, 2020 | Elder Law, Guardianship
What is a guardianship? A guardianship is a protective legal proceeding for someone who is incapacitated and unable to manage his/her own affairs. Incapacitated means that the elder is no longer able to receive and evaluate information and communicate decisions. This...
by Michael Delaney | Nov 23, 2020 | Aging, Uncategorized
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one out of five senior falls causes a serious injury such as a broken bone or head trauma. Injuries of this sort can make life difficult for an older person to do everyday activities or live on their own....