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.…
53 million Americans provide care for an older family member, which is around 17 percent of the US population, and most are losing sleep, worrying, losing income, struggling to balance caregiving tasks with their workload and other family responsibilities. These…
Although elder abuse events are significantly underreported, elder abuse manifests itself in many different ways and may present itself in older adults' lives concurrently. The National Council on Aging reports that estimates range as high as five million older adults…
The US Department of Veterans offers numerous basic health care and education benefits to veterans through the Tricare and the GI Bill. Even with these programs that help veterans and their families, other little-known services can improve their lives and…
It’s more often than not that parents chose to treat their children equally when distributing their inheritance. But sometimes, parents intentionally choose to not leave anything to a child, and the reasons for doing so may vary. One reason could…