It’s a constant battle. What do you think the most difficult conversation we have is with aging parents? About the Will? Power of Attorney? Moving in with us? Nope. Perhaps the single most contentious subject is when we have to take Mom or Dad’s … Continue reading...
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What the heck is “Elder Law?”
Elder Law – It’s Not Your Parents Buick Anymore
I drive a little Mini-Cooper, – its bright red with black racing stripes I’ve added to it two round, black, red and white, magnetic signs on either side that say in- large print: “ELDER LAW” … Continue reading...
SAVE THE DATE – Aprill 16, 2012 Annual Caregiver’s Conference
Just a heads up to mark your calendar NOW. Details as they are posted here:… Continue reading...
Mental Capacity: Who’s got it? What Happens When You “Lose it?”
I have recently been busy training all manner of folks – from Certified Nursing Assistants, to family caregivers, to Geriatric Care Managers (GCM) to my fellow attorneys (many practicing Family law but not Elder Law) on all aspects of decision making or mental capacity … Continue reading...
Cash Assistance for Veterans – Help Offset the Cost of Long Term Care
Lately there’s lots of “advisors” out there talking about Veterans Benefits. Many are also hawking annuities and “planning services” (creating trusts etc.) to make Veterans Eligible for these benefits. Meh!
The VA Enhanced Pension – often erroneously referred to as “Aid & Attendance Benefits” … Continue reading...
New “Vinegar Hill Cafe” a Meeting Place for All Ages — Supports Our At Risk Seniors
Vinegar Hill Café is now open Jefferson School City Center. .
All proceeds from Vinegar Hill Café benefit JABA’s programs for at-risk seniors.
I ate there yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it. Nice, naturally and brightly lit room, plenty of easy, free parking, handicapped … Continue reading...
Avoiding so-called “Fiscal Cliff” and Estate Planning: What of Estate Tax Exemption?
One of many good reasons people consult with me on their Estate Planning is to try figure out a way to avoid “death taxes.”
By death taxes, what they usually mean is Estate, Inheritance, and or Gift taxes.
There are no “inheritance” taxes in … Continue reading...
New Years Resolutions – Redux: Wills, Advance Medical Directives and Powers of Attorney
As a new year approaches, I am reminded by a friend in Massachusetts that this is a very good time to consider some basic legal documents all adults should have, A Will or Living Trust, a General Durable Power of Attorney and at a … Continue reading...
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New Year – New Committment to Improving Long Term Care
I long ago stopped making impossible New Year’s resolutions. I quit smoking when I was ready to quit (I think it was in September, no New Years involved); I’ve never succeeded at dieting at any time of year. Ditto exercise though I do swim … Continue reading...