Planning Ahead: How Much Will Long-Term Care Cost?
The recent article from MarketWatch, "This is how much long-term care could cost you, and don't expect Medicare to help,"...
Category: Elder Law
Elder law resources to help seniors protect rights, assets, and access quality care.
How Elder Law Estate Planning for the Future Can Help Your Children
Seniors who are parents of adult children can make their children's lives easier, by making the effort to button-down major...
So, What Does an Elder Law Attorney Really Do?
A knowledgeable elder law attorney will make certain that he represents the best interests of his senior client in a variety...
Nursing Home Care Costs and Your Estate Plan: Myth vs. Fact
Remember that the role of an elder law attorney is to be a client-centered advocate, which is a different assignment than...
What is a Medicaid Annuity?
We see a common problem for many seniors as they age: They end up requiring long-term nursing or assisted living care but...
What Can I Do When My Aging Parent Refuses to Give Up Control?
It's a common problem for families when a parent in charge of finances develops cognitive impairment and needs help managing...
Celebrity Estate Battles Provide Valuable Lessons on Estate Planning
The biggest issues in inheritance and estate planning battles stem from Alzheimer's disease, widowed stepmothers, and estate...
Guns and Dementia: A Dangerous Combination
Having a loved one with dementia can be scary. However, if you add in a firearm, it can also get dangerous.Here's a...
What Are the New Rules for Veterans’ Benefits?
Under the new rules, veterans will be given three options for their benefits appeals. All three are designed to streamline...
How Caregiving Can Impact Older Women
Whenever significant numbers of people are unemployed or under-employed, the economy loses those wages, the income taxes,...