More baby boomers are hitting 65 each day and will continue to do so into 2030. Therefore, the issues surrounding elder law are becoming more mainstream, especially as more enter or head toward retirement and start looking at the facts. From Medicare to long-term care coverage to Social Security, there is a lot to know about elder law. Naturally,...
Continue ReadingAn elder law attorney serves as your advocate and also your family’s guide. This area of the law specializes in the unique range of financial and legal matters older adults face, including everything from health care planning to long-term care to guardianship and estate planning. An elder law attorney is a specialist because they focus specifically on the issues...
Continue ReadingDescription: An elder law attorney can help you long before retirement with everything from long-term care to Medicare and even the creation of an estate plan. You know that you need an elder law attorney. But as you ponder over your options, you might have noticed some attorneys have called themselves “certified,” while others do not. The certification they...
Continue ReadingWhen you are looking for an elder law attorney, ask these questions before hiring him or her to make sure they are the right fit. As you age, concerns about your living situation, care needs, and finances start to arise. You might wonder how you will pay for long-term care, what will happen to your assets, or who will...
Continue ReadingAfter losing one parent, you may see that your surviving parent is struggling with the legal and financial tasks that come afterward. After all, they are grieving and the last thing they should have to deal with is the paperwork, phone calls, and endless to-do items. As an adult child, there are things you can do to help your...
Continue ReadingAs you age, you face critical decisions that not only impact your quality of life but the life of your loved ones. Some decisions you might make include how you receive medical care, where you live, and what you want when you pass away. Many decisions you make have legal considerations too, which is why elder law attorneys are...
Continue ReadingAs any experienced small business owner already knows, the primary goal of small business tax planning is to make the most the money the business is already generating. How an accountant achieves that goal depends on the type of business, the source of its income, and a myriad of other factors. Staying Out of Trouble Generally speaking, effective tax planning...
Continue ReadingVarious laws concerning a person’s property rights during marriage are normally based on the state that the marriage took place in. Marriage and property ownership laws in different states are divided into two different categories. There are states with community property laws and states that do not have community property laws. These different laws govern how spouses can dispose...
Continue ReadingAdult guardianships are sometimes necessary when an adult becomes incapacitated and the adult can no longer handle his or her financial or medical business. If there is no durable power of attorney in place, the guardianship becomes necessary. The court is the institution that is in charge of appointing a representative to handle the matters of the adult. Generally,...
Continue ReadingThe number of people with elderly parents has exploded in recent years, and taking care of an elderly parent, or even two, may be difficult. Sometimes, the health of an elderly person will depend on his or her caretakers. Often, assigning a guardian is required to keep a person safe in old age. The guardian is often a child...
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