My Authority Under the The Power of Attorney Ended?
One important aspect of estate planning involves the Power of Attorney (POA). Much confusion abounds regarding when POAs stop being in effect. We hope the following discussion will help clarify ...
CCRC: An Alternate Long Term Care Option for Baby Boomers
Times change…. That’s a given. And, for those of us at or approaching retirement, how we expect to live out our senior years has certainly changed. In the not too ...
Observation Stays in the Hospital: The Impact on Medicare Beneficiaries
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) has designated May National Elder Law Month. Below is a recent article that appeared in the NAELA: Eye on Elder and Special ...
May is National Elder Law Month
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) has designated May “Elder Law Month.” NAELA members are attorneys who are experienced and trained in working with the legal problems ...
Taking the Law Into Your Own Hands Can Prove Costly
We’ve all heard the adage, “You get what you pay for.” When it comes to getting “do it yourself” legal material off of the internet vs. seeing an attorney, this ...
Living Trusts – Truths and Myths
Many of us accumulate assets over the course of our lives – assets such as a home, a business, stocks and bonds, jewelry, cars, and assorted other personal items of ...
Estate Planning: Three Things To Consider When Choosing An Attorney.
You’re ready to do some estate planning – a Will perhaps, or a Trust-related matter. You need to find a lawyer. There are certainly many attorneys from whom to choose. ...
How Late Is Too Late To Sign A Prenuptial Agreement?
A prenuptial agreement (prenup) is a written contract that two people enter into before they marry. There are many reasons for these contracts. Frequently addressed are issues regarding financial assets ...
Alternative Living Arrangements: Two Options When It’s Time To Leave Your Home
There comes a time for many older people when, for various reasons, they must leave their homes. For some, moving in with children or other close family members is the ...
"Payable on Death" – Clearing Up Some Confusion.
The other day I overheard a couple talking about strategies for minimizing inheritance taxes. “Oh,” the man said, “if you designate your bank account as Payable On Death (POD) to a ...