As seniors age, they increasingly count on help from family and friends to take care of their financial and health care matters. They often believe that their family members will be able to take care of any issues that arise.…
Much appreciation goes out to the healthcare workers and their support staff for taking care of the ill and vulnerable. At the same time, we should be skeptical of bills we may be presented for that care. The struggle to…
You would like to help your friend Rose, who has asked you to be her trustee, but you are worried about all the duties that come with being a trustee. You would be managing Rose’s property for her and for…
Death and how it will come to you is one of the most difficult questions you could think about. Yet, if we want our dying to be meaningful and merciful, it is imperative that we think about it while we…
Every day, more Americans are becoming eligible to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine. According to the medical community, vaccinated individuals are significantly less likely to contract COVID-19; however, they may pose a health risk to others. What then is appropriate behavior…
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) recently conducted the largest ever elder fraud sweep and charged over 250 defendants with fraud, representing over 750 million dollars. In each case, the defendants allegedly engaged in financial tactics that either specifically targeted…
COVID 19 is still raging throughout many states. We have vaccines, however, the distribution has been slower than expected. So how do we continue to maintain strong mental health during the next several months after enduring so much already? The…
As the baby boomer generation ages, and the influx of international migration continues, the number of senior citizens in the United States is steadily growing. Although the US average life expectancy has seen a slight three-year decline, many Americans, men…
As I was doing research on wills, I found that I could leave my property to my children “per stripes.” Why is the law talking about us like we’re some kind of zebra? The phrase is Latin and it is…
A letter of instruction (LOI) is an essential part of any estate plan, whether you are starting from scratch or have a comprehensive plan in place. A letter of instruction can help your loved ones manage important information about you.…