Cyber Monday: More Risk than Reward
Cyber Monday is a marketing brainchild started in 2005 by online retailer shop.org, and a holiday that always falls on the Monday after Thanksgiving. Some may argue that it has become as much of an American tradition as Thanksgiving itself. We are certainly not nay-sayers of bargain hunting, but we are here to advise you […]
Gifting Assets in Medicaid Planning: Good Intentions, Bad Consequences
The conference rooms at our law firm locations are a petri dish of data. It is here that we learn the most common misconceptions people have about Medicaid, their finances, estate planning, and gifting assets. Here is the most common misconception: many people do not plan for retirement or long-term care because they think that […]
Tips for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, started by President Ronald Reagan in 1983. At the time, fewer than 2 million Americans had Alzheimer’s. Today the number of people with the disease has soared to over 5 million and it is estimated that more than 10 million individuals are caring for a loved one with […]
The Turkey Technique
Some of us look forward to Thanksgiving all year long – the beautiful bird, the stuffing, the pumpkin pie, the rare reunion with family members from afar. For others, ‘tis the season of awkward encounters with distant relatives, forced small talk, and the occasional inappropriate question that borders on the offensive. (Just remember: each family […]
No Bones About It: Prepaid Funeral Arrangements are Alive and Well
With Halloween upon us, many people avoid the ghosts, goblins and graveyards that scare the dickens out of us. But embracing the graveyard may not be such a bad idea. Planning your memorial service ahead of time brings personalized comfort to you, as well as your family and close friends. Other than the sheer sense […]
Surviving the Sandwich Generation
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, you may be thinking of sandwich in terms of creative uses for turkey leftovers. Did you know that there is a whole “Sandwich Generation” out there that you may be a part of and has absolutely nothing to do with meat or bread? What exactly is this new breadless […]
The Unexpected Widow
Everything changes after the loss of a spouse or partner. Even if your spouse was ill for some time, their death still comes as a shock. There are few things more challenging than dealing with the aftermath following the death of a spouse. Often the early days are filled with grief and loss, and the […]
Avoid an “Estate” of Unrest:” Conflicts Over Funeral Arrangements
Conflicts over what to do with the remains of a loved one upon death is an extremely sensitive situation. Family members may disagree over details of the decedent’s funeral, where it should take place, or which religion should govern the ceremony. Likewise, disagreements often arise over whether the decedent should be cremated or buried. If […]
Blow the Whistle! 5 Elder Law Facts Exposed
Elder law is an intriguing highly specialized area of law that affects seniors, baby boomers, millennials, and everyone in between. It refers to a legal framework for dealing with issues related to growing up and growing older. The shift is away from one’s death and onto the Golden Years. The priority is preservation of your […]
5 Inheritance Myths Sure to Spook
Myth # 1 – I’ve got a Will, I’m good with estate planning. Yes and no. A Last Will and Testament (“Will”) is an important estate-planning document but can leave your family with unforeseen inheritance issues. Wills are used to designate who should receive your assets upon your death. The people or charities you designate […]
