“Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.” ~ Guillaume Apollinaire Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends and give thanks for our many blessings. I think it’s natural sometimes to focus on what we don’t have instead of the things we are grateful… Read More »
When you are still of sound mind That is the best time to plan for power of attorney, as well as determining how to handle health care matters in the future. You want to make everything as clear as possible so there is no question as to your wishes. This saves both you and those… Read More »
College expenses aren’t what they used to be. What used to be affordable . to any student with a part-time summer job now can take years to pay off. If your grandkids want to go to college, the cost of education should not be a barrier to their future. Luckily there are ways that you… Read More »
It’s a Serious Problem and Here’s what You Can Do About It Financial elder abuse is a major issue that’s not often discussed, publicly or privately. It’s a subject that’s easy to sweep under the rug. However, over the past several years, the subject of financial elder abuse has been making more and more headlines…. Read More »
When it comes to estate planning, talking about wills, or long-term care planning, a lot of people have reservations, or even fears, about their future. One common fear among older folks is planning for the future only to run out of money. This comes up a lot in regard to long-term care planning. But the… Read More »
As you know, I work every day as an advocate for seniors and their families as they struggle with important legal and family issues. One of the scariest moments our clients face is when a family member or loved one has been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Over 5.8 million Americans are currently living… Read More »
If you or a loved one is planning a move, near or far, you may be thinking about hiring a professional moving company. On paper, a moving company will ensure everything you own gets safely from point A to point B — but finding the ideal moving company can be a challenge. Are they reputable?… Read More »
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, upward of 40% of people aged 55 and older are continuing to work past the normal retirement age. There are a number of reasons why people are choosing to stay employed, with one of the biggest being a lack of retirement funds, but some are also using work… Read More »
Education is one of the most important aspects of estate planning. Families come to us with many questions about “what’s next,” or they simply want to know where to begin when it comes to estate planning. One of the biggest things we educate our clients on is the importance of updating their estate plan. This… Read More »
From a recent Forbes.com article (link to the original article by Howard Gleckman): President Trump’s Medicare chief, Seema Verma, may have signaled the beginning of the end of Medicare’s three-day rule—the requirement that Medicare will pay for post-acute care or rehabilitation in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) only if a beneficiary first spends at least… Read More »