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October 19

Posted By: wlo22family
Posted In: Elder Law
Date: October 19, 2020
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What Can an Elder Law Attorney Do for You?

The senior citizen population of the United States is increasing rapidly as the baby boomer generation ages, and the influx of international migration continues. Although the US average life expectancy has seen a slight three-year decline, many Americans, men and women, live well into their 80s, 90s...

October 13

Posted By: wlo22family
Posted In: Health Care , Senior Living
Date: October 13, 2020
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Ten Tips to Help Seniors Reduce the Risk of Falling

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports one out of five senior falls causes a serious injury like a broken bone or head trauma. Injuries of this sort can make life difficult for an older person to do everyday activities or live on their own. Half of the time, when a senior falls, it ...

The Differences Between Wills and Trusts

October 06

Posted By: wlo22family
Posted In: Estate Planning
Date: October 6, 2020
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The Differences Between Wills and Trusts

Wills and trusts have specific and quite different benefits for estate planning purposes. Each state has specific laws and regulations governing these legal documents. You can have both a will and a trust; however, the information in each should compliment the other. As a standalone, it is not accur...

Mediciad guidelines for nursing home visits

September 24

Posted By: wlo22family
Posted In: Health Care , Senior Living
Date: September 24, 2020
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Issue Guidance for Nursing Home Visitation

Revised guidance for nursing home visitation has been issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). It is now possible to have visitation with nursing home residents for reasons other than urgent end-of-life scenarios and, in some instances, may include physical touch. Additionally, commun...

September 22

Posted By: wlo22family
Posted In: Financial Planning
Date: September 22, 2020
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Wealth Transfer Strategies to Consider in an Election Year

With a push by the Democratic party to return federal estate taxes to their historic norms, taxpayers need to act now before Congress passes legislation that could adversely impact their estates. Currently, the federal estate and gift tax exemption is set at $11.58 mill...

September 18

Coming of Age and Powers of Attorney

When your child turns 18 (in most states), it might be hard to imagine that little child who once needed you for everything has now become – overnight – an adult. Now your child is free to vote, marry, apply for a credit card, make medical and financial decisions, sign contracts, and live indepe...

September 15

Posted By: wlo22family
Posted In: Estate Planning
Date: September 15, 2020
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When is Disinheriting a Child a Mistake?

Most parents choose to treat their children equally when it comes to inheriting property or money. But sometimes, parents intentionally choose to not leave anything to a child, and the reasons for doing so may vary. One reason could be that a child who is more financially successful than the others ...

September 09

Posted By: wlo22family
Posted In: Memory Care
Date: September 9, 2020
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The Top Ten Myths About Risks for Alzheimer’s Disease

Polling shows that the number one worry for Americans as they age is memory loss, outpacing fears of insufficient monies, and loneliness. The most prevalent among all dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association Facts and Figures Report, Alzheimer’s acc...

September 04

Posted By: wlo22family
Posted In: Estate Planning
Date: September 4, 2020
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Isolation is Increasing Self-neglect Among Elderly Americans

Because of the coronavirus, our elder population is experiencing isolation from their family and extended community interaction, increasing the likelihood of neglect. With the flu season fast on approach this isolation and the possibility of a resurgence of COVID-19, older Americans will likely cont...