In the United States, dementia is increasing rapidly among seniors and near-seniors. A hallmark of cognitive decline is a long pre-clinical phase followed by an actual medical diagnosis that progresses from early to middle and late-stage dementia. Poor memory, agitation,…
Even in the case of inheritance, stepchildren are often treated as if they were full biological children in American families. This is particularly true where stepchildren are part of a blended family from an early age. Biological siblings may have…
Family circumstances, particularly those pertaining to inheritance, can cause disagreements among heirs, including minors and adults. Relationships can change and intensify when you die, with underlying issues that bubble to the surface, creating tensions over your estate and possibly tearing…
Purchasing a home involves transferring legal property from one entity to another. Real estate transactions can become quite complex, especially as the market is ever-evolving with the increased presence of foreign buyers, publicly traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), and house-flipping enterprises. A real…
Without significant course corrections, the forty-year inflationary high Americans have been experiencing will last well into 2023 and beyond. Bankrate’s Third-Quarter Economic Indicator poll projects inflation will be more significant than previous expectations over the coming twelve to eighteen months. Even…
It has been decades since age discrimination was eliminated in the workplace, but the problem persists. Age discrimination occurs when an employee or prospective employee is treated less favorably because of their age. It can be directed at older employees…
In the absence of proper advice and guidance from a qualified estate planning attorney, many individuals make costly mistakes that will impact their assets, interests, and those they love after they pass away. Beyond undermining your intent and diminishing your…
In addition to the growth of the senior population, the financial, health, and legal needs of this demographic are also increasing rapidly. Because of this, it’s more important than ever to understand the value that elder law attorneys provide to…
Aside from homebuyers, there are also those looking to refinance their mortgages, sell their homes, and even tenants who are targeted by real estate scams. Con artists are eager to scam at every stage of a real estate transaction. Although…
A probate court will oversee the distribution of the decedent’s property if he or she died intestate, or without a will. Also known as intestate succession, it has similarities to the probate process when a will is present. Still, the…