Estate planning is a critical aspect of everyone's life. It is not just about managing your assets -even though it does that- but also about ensuring you take care of your family members and loved ones after you pass on. Life can take unexpected twists and turns, so...
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Elder Law
Why establishing a Power of Attorney is important
Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal process that allows you, the principal, to designate an individual, known as your "agent," to manage your affairs if you cannot do so yourself. This legal document is essential for ensuring that your financial, legal, and...
Katy Perry and the PERRY Act – how would it affect elders?
Katy Perry was recently responsible for influencing a new act related to the protection of elders in the state of California. The PERRY act protects elders from possible financial abuse they might face, specifically in real estate, property, and transfers of ownership...
The attorney’s role in hospice care
Hospice Care and Estate Planning As an estate planning attorney, I focus on the importance of comprehensive end-of-life planning, which includes considerations for hospice care. While my primary focus lies in helping individuals and families navigate the complexities...
Elder law attorneys – your lawyers for life
Elder Law is unique. It’s an area of the law where an attorney’s advice can be needed from birth until death. Our firm, , concentrates in elder law, special needs, trusts, and estates. I’ve been named as one of the top fifty female elder...
Can elder law help seniors address their topmost concerns?
Your family and friends may know you for the thoughtful concern you display over their wellbeing. You may have already made plans to distribute your assets among them after you die, but what about your wellbeing? Is anyone looking after your needs as you continue...
How the Senior Safe Act could help protect an elder’s assets
Congress passed the Senior Safe Act in 2018 to help prevent financial exploitation of older U.S. citizens. As noted by AARP, the Act encourages employees of financial institutions to report suspicions of elder abuse. A review of a senior's account history and recent...
How can you identify elder fraud?
According to the FBI, criminals target the elderly every year due to their lack of internet savvy, polite demeaner, savings accounts, homeownership, and good credit. Understanding the types of elder fraud may help people identify and protect against it. Types of elder...
3 things to know when naming a health care proxy
Without warning, serious illness or injury may strike, leaving people unable to make medical decisions for themselves. Who will speak up for them when they cannot give voice to their wishes? As part of their estate plans, many people create advance care directives,...
Ageism as a form of discrimination
Discrimination based on age (“ageism”) is usually not viewed with the same seriousness as other forms, such as racism and sexism. However, demographics show that 42% of the United States’ population is over the age of 45. On average, 10,000 baby boomers turn 65...
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