Covering In-Home Care Costs
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…
What Causes Real Estate Litigation?
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…
Ins and Outs of Probate
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…
A Right to Appeal Will be Granted to Medicare Recipients in 2022
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…
What is the Role of an Executor?
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…
Government Programs for Seniors
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…
Guardianship of Elderly Parents
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…
Real Estate Digital Documents & Transactions
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…
Life Care Planning
There are significant differences between elder law and estate planning, even though they are often used interchangeably. Although there is some overlap between these two types of law practices, preparing for successful aging and preserving a family legacy requires learning…
What is the Right Inheritance for Each Child?
It is natural and correct to divide assets equally among children in a number of situations; however, in some families, giving the same inheritance to each child can be inappropriate, deplete the estate’s assets as a result of litigation, or…