When the time comes to plan for your future both medically and financially you may begin to wonder what estate planning and elder law are and how they compare to one another. Estate planning and elder law have some similarities…
It is common that as our parents age they will lose their ability to make informed decisions regarding their lives. This growing inability may occur due to Alzheimer’s disease, other forms of dementia, mental illness, stroke, brain injury, or other…
Elder law and estate planning are often used interchangeably, but there are significant differences between them. While some overlap exists between the two, learning and implementing strategies from both law practice types is crucial to prepare for successful aging and…
Even though having open and honest conversations with your family about your mortality is a sobering experience, it is prudent to do so. No one relishes the thought of their demise, and yet with forethought, you can ensure that your estate…
It is the largest expansion of health care and benefits for US veterans in more than thirty years with the SFC Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act. The cumbersome name stems from the story of…
An elder law attorney advocates for and creates legal plans for older and disabled individuals in order to help them live a better life. Elder law may include planning for retirement, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, long-term care planning, estate…
While estate planning can be difficult and emotional, it is vital to wisely manage your assets and provide for your family members as you age. Your elder law attorney knows how to create an estate plan strategy that addresses these…
There are some overlaps between estate planning and elder law, but both are equally important to protect yourself and your family. The two terms tend to go hand in hand, but there are some differences. The biggest difference is that elder…
For nursing home care, assisted living, in-home care, or adult foster care, individuals must meet certain income and asset requirements. As a result of these rules, many candidates give away their money and resources to qualify. However, there is a…