One lesson we have learned from the Coronavirus pandemic is how uncertain life can be. Too many aging Americans found themselves with a life-threatening COVID-19 illness in 2020 without legal documents naming trusted loved ones to make decisions for their…
In nursing homes, COVID-19 has continued to blight residents and staff, resulting in haphazard data collection and inaccurate data pinpointing areas of concern. The most recent Kaiser Family Foundation data analysis indicates that federal policymakers are slow in meaningful response…
As more and more Americans suffer from dementia, specifically Alzheimer’s Disease, family members who provide care for them are finding caregiving to be more and more difficult. Even though you understand your loved one’s dementia behaviors are a symptom of…
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The Coronavirus is isolating our elder population from their family and extended community, increasing the likelihood of elder neglect. With the flu season fast on approach this isolation and the possibility of a resurgence of COVID-19, older Americans will likely…
When it comes to deciding how to leave property to your children, the clearest choice is often to divide assets into equal shares. That is the straightforward choice when all your children are doing equally well. But if not –…
Knowing the lawyer’s role is one of the first steps you should take when starting the probate process, no matter if you’re the Executor or an heir. One of the biggest sources of conflict in probating the estate is understanding…
A record 53 million people in the United States are care providers for an older family member. About 17 percent of the US population is a family caregiver, and most are losing sleep, worrying, losing income, struggling to balance caregiving tasks with…
Low-income seniors with limited assets and income can afford health care and long-term care through Medicaid, a federal/state program. Many seniors believe their only option to qualify for the program is to “spend down” their assets. While this is true…
It is essential that as your parents’ age, you have conversations with them about their finances and long term plans. To broach the topic, you might bring up current events like the coronavirus pandemic, its effect on economic conditions, and…