As the population ages and people are living longer than ever before, an increasing number of people find they need help at home. Because the cost of paying for home care privately can be impossibly burdensome, many families choose instead…
As Elder Law attorneys we are keenly aware of the many serious issues that impact the senior citizen population. We take great pride in being advocates for our senior clients and strive to educate our clients and the general population…
An individual’s estate plan should include legal documents that authorize a person of your choosing to make the necessary financial and health care decisions for you in the event you are unable to make your own decisions. Every adult individual…
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are incredibly important for many senior citizens and individuals with special needs. It can be devastating if there is a disruption in these benefits of any kind. In order to avoid disruption…
Whether we like to admit it or not, our children do not stay young forever. They grow up, move away for college and sometimes chose to pursue a career in a different state. Up until your child reaches age 18,…
To the average person, there may not seem to be much of a difference between an agent under a power of attorney and a court-appointed guardian, since both are third parties that could be authorized to handle financial and legal…
It is safe to say that estate planning is generally not a prime consideration for most young adults in their 20s or 30s. The truth is that estate planning for people in this age group is just asimportant as it…
It’s remarkable how much trouble one document can prevent. A Durable Power of Attorney, if drafted properly, allows the person whom you designate (your agent) broad powers to manage your property during your lifetime without any approval by you or…