by Michael Delaney | Jun 2, 2020 | Aging, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Social Security
Electronic signature laws during the coronavirus pandemic are playing a more important role than ever before. The laws outlining acceptable electronic transaction standards that have the same effect as paper and ink signatures are the state Uniform Electronic...
by Michael Delaney | May 27, 2020 | Aging, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
Who should you trust to manage your financial well being when you are no longer able to do so? A power of attorney (POA), otherwise known as an agent to your principal, has the legal authority to represent and make decisions on your behalf. What characteristics should...
by Michael Delaney | May 19, 2020 | Aging, Estate Planning, Social Security
It is essential that as your parents’ age, you have conversations with them about their finances and estate plans. To broach the topic, you might bring up current events like the coronavirus pandemic, its effect on economic conditions, and how it relates to the...
by Michael Delaney | May 13, 2020 | Aging, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Social Security
The US Social Security Administrations has two funding trusts known as the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund and the Disability Insurance (DI) Trust Fund. In their 2019 annual report to Congress, the Board of Trustees released some startling detail...
by Michael Delaney | Apr 23, 2020 | Aging, Elder Law
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across America and disrupt day to day lives. Those who are age 65 or higher experience a higher virus fatality rate, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continue to recommend that older adults stay at home...
by Michael Delaney | Apr 15, 2020 | Aging, Elder Law, Estate Planning
Before you retire or leave full-time employment for other pursuits, consider the impacts of your decision on the financial well being of your future. The transition to your next phase of life, whether full or semi-retirement, adventure seeking, or family driven,...
