by Amy Delaney | Oct 10, 2022 | Aging, Elder Law
Many US seniors are experiencing financial insecurity because of current inflationary pressures. As well as reducing unnecessary expenses, retirees or near-retirees should take advantage of existing government programs to possibly qualify for assistance and reduce the...
by Amy Delaney | Sep 26, 2022 | Elder Law
An older or disabled individual is affected by a wide variety of legal issues under elder law. Attorneys who practice elder law advocate for and create legal plans to assist seniors, and their loved ones, in living better lives. Elder law may include planning for...
by admin | Jul 25, 2022 | Elder Law, Medicaid
Many people believe their home is their most important property. You want your children to inherit that value when you pass. However, you are also concerned about planning for the future, declining health, and the potential need for expensive long-term care. You...
by admin | Jul 18, 2022 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Trusts and Wills
Almost all older adults agree that estate planning is important. However, the majority of Americans age 55 and over lack wills, and even fewer have living wills or health care directives made. These documents help guide your representatives to provide the end-of-life...
by Amy Delaney | Apr 11, 2022 | Aging, Nursing Homes
Due to the Coronavirus, our elderly population is increasingly isolated from their families and extended communities, making them vulnerable to neglect. This isolation, coupled with the possibility of a COVID-19 resurgence, will likely cause older Americans to...
by admin | Apr 4, 2022 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
A certified elder law attorney (CELA) specializes in representing elderly individuals and their loved ones in legal matters. The field of elder law encompasses a wide range of legal concerns concerning older or disabled people. Guardianship, retirement, health care,...