Estate Planning

elderly neglect

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 continue living 2020 in mostly solitary circumstances. Rising instances of loneliness can […]

Isolation is Increasing Self-neglect Among Elderly Americans Read More »

Beneficiary Designations: Pitfalls You May Not Know About

Beneficiary Designations: Pitfalls You May Not Know About

You might think that leaving your property to your heirs would be simple enough. You make a will or a trust, you do a transfer-on-death deed for your real estate, you put your kids on your bank account, you designate beneficiaries for your life insurance and retirement accounts, and you’re done.   If only things

Beneficiary Designations: Pitfalls You May Not Know About Read More »

Inheritances and Medicaid

Inheritances and Medicaid: Be Careful, Plan Ahead

Mistakes can be made when it comes to inheritances and Medicaid. Those mistakes can be costly.   When a person is drawing Medicaid benefits and inherits money or property, that inheritance jeopardizes the benefits. The inheritance must be handled carefully to minimize expensive penalties. What “careful” means, though, can be misunderstood without the necessary expertise.

Inheritances and Medicaid: Be Careful, Plan Ahead Read More »

Elder Law Attorney and seniors

Elder Law Attorneys Benefit Seniors and their Family

An elder law attorney or certified elder law attorney (CELA) specializes as a legal advocate for aging adults and their loved ones. Elder law encompasses a wide range of legal matters affecting an older or disabled person. Issues related to guardianship, retirement, health care including advance directives, long term care planning, Social Security,MaineCare, Medicare and

Elder Law Attorneys Benefit Seniors and their Family Read More »

estate planning what you need to

What You Need To Understand About Estate Planning

Estate planning may sound like the domain of the very wealthy, however, in the eyes of the law, an estate is simply the aggregate of property an individual owns, and most everyone owns something. Property ownership includes individual as well as jointly owned bank accounts, stocks and bonds, retirement accounts, real estate, jewelry, vehicles, your

What You Need To Understand About Estate Planning Read More »

Scroll to Top