When a loved one passes away, it is an emotionally difficult period. Dealing with the death and receiving an inheritance brings mixed emotions. The loss of a loved one is sad, but the influx of funds can bring joy or…
More than $3 billion is lost to fraud each year among the elderly, according to the latest data from the US Department of Justice. It is believed that $3 billion is a low estimate, as many occurrences of elderly scams…
There are many major decisions we must make as we age, and one of them is where to live. We may ask ourselves, “Am I able to remain in my home independently, or do I need assistance?” If the answer…
It is possible to face a legal dispute regarding a property transaction even if you have done your due diligence and have hired a real estate attorney for guidance. Many US businesses use litigation to solve problems, and the real…
An estate planning attorney can help you minimize or avoid probate altogether as part of your estate plan. Probate proceedings are part of the public record and can be very time-consuming and expensive. However, in nearly every case, some probate…
Some Medicare beneficiaries can now appeal previous decisions regarding their patient status following a recent federal court ruling. The Underlying Issue When Medicare patients go to a hospital, they often enter through the emergency department. The physician who attends to…
You were chosen by someone to handle their assets and affairs after their death because they thought you would be a trustworthy person to carry out those tasks. Even though the decedent nominated you to be their executor, you will…
Many US seniors are experiencing financial insecurity because of current inflationary pressures. As well as reducing unnecessary expenses, retirees or near-retirees should take advantage of existing government programs to possibly qualify for assistance and reduce the anxiety many Americans feel…
Parents who are aging often lose their ability to think clearly and make informed life decisions. This growing inability may occur due to Alzheimer’s disease, other forms of dementia, mental illness, stroke, brain injury, or other severe health or disability…
The use of electronic technologies by commercial real estate firms has increased productivity, accuracy, and efficiency. This digital transformation within the real estate industry, coupled with analytics and blockchain technology, is changing how commercial real estate does business. The use…