Like my clients, you may consider (now or in the future) moving a loved one like a parent or sibling into your house to save money on long-term care costs, thinking it will be easier and safer than other options…
I am excited to announce that I will be a guest speaker for the Senior Services Alliance on May 11th where I will be discussing Veteran Benefits. It is free for everyone and online, so please feel free to click…
When I tell people that I am an estate planning and elder law attorney, they often ask what is elder law? Recently, I received "What is Elder Law?" post from my trusted partners at ElderCounsel. Although the blog is for…
Join me at HealthCare Decisions Day, which is in Spanish with English translation. https://www.mccelc.org/healthcare-decisions-day
During COVID-19, people have had to make choices about work, health, and family to name just a few. Recently, I had a friend ask me if she was being a coward because she was not willing to visit her grandchildren.…
Since many of us are stuck at home, I thought it might be the perfect time for you to start thinking about Ethical Wills. How will you be remembered? What could be more meaningful and cherished for your children, grandchildren,…
Estate planning is important for people of all ages, but as we age, the need for planning becomes even more critical. Many people avoid estate planning, because they do not want to think about the end of life, failing health…
As we age, simple things we took for granted as kids become more difficult -- and more expensive. That’s a truth all of us know. What you may not realize is that the aging middle class will face unique difficulties…
It’s an unfortunate fact that seniors can be prime targets for financial abuse and scams. Sadly, the elderly are often taken advantage of by strangers — and sometimes even their own family members. That’s why it’s important that planning is…