by Snyder Law PC | Jan 19, 2021 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long Term Care, Snyder Blog
Contemplating our own death is one of the hardest challenges we will ever have to face when leaving your loved ones. Yet, if we want our dying to be meaningful and merciful, it is imperative that we think about it while we still can. Most of us want to die at home,...
by Snyder Law PC | Dec 23, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
The short answer: Both share similar concerns. The longer answer? The differences make all the difference for elder law and estate planning. The way we explain it to clients is that comparing elder law and estate planning is like comparing a square and a rectangle....
by Snyder Law PC | Nov 4, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
It is essential that as your parents’ age, you have conversations with them about their finances and estate plan. To broach the topic, you might bring up current events like the coronavirus pandemic, its effect on economic conditions, and how it relates to the...
by michellefoster | Oct 20, 2020 | Elder Law, Snyder Blog
There are many benefits to creating a Revocable Living Trust as part of your estate plan, such as the ability to avoid probate and put a quick end to the estate administration process. However, creating a Revocable Living Trust will not automatically accomplish your...
by Snyder Law PC | Oct 14, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
You may see it coming: Much as you want to and hard as you try, you just can’t take care of your ill spouse at home anymore. At this emotionally difficult time, the last thing you need is the stress of not knowing where to find the money to pay for the steep costs of...
by Snyder Law PC | Oct 7, 2020 | Elder Law
According to the US Census Bureau, more than 51 million Americans are currently aged 65 or older, and the number is steadily increasing while medical and technological advancements are allowing seniors to live longer and better lives than ever before. The expanding...
by Snyder Law | Sep 3, 2020 | Elder Law, Snyder Blog
We’re all facing new challenges in lockdown, and one of them is how to help our senior loved ones. We can’t see them as much as we want, even as lockdowns get lifted since they’re still in high-risk groups for succumbing to the virus. Unfortunately, that means we...
by Snyder Law | Jun 4, 2020 | Elder Law, Sandwich Generation, Snyder Blog
With nearly every region in the country living under some type of “stay at home” or “shelter in place” order during the current novel coronavirus pandemic, it can be frustrating trying to adhere to these new rules. It’s even more...
by Snyder Law | May 9, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
Many Americans spend a lot of time and effort in managing their finances. While most are worried about how the coronavirus (COVID-19) will impact their income—whether that’s because they are temporarily furloughed, find themselves suddenly without a job, or watching...
by Snyder Law | Mar 18, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
We cannot stress enough that our community is our top priority. We remain open (just remotely) and we are here for you, your family, and friends as we all navigate through this pandemic crisis. This is a rapidly evolving situation. Just in the past day there has been...
by Snyder Law | Jan 12, 2020 | Elder Law, Snyder Blog
If you’re in a position where it’s time to make some decisions about caring for an aging parent or other relative, you may be feeling pretty overwhelmed with all of the available options and whether to consider home health care. Ideally, your elderly...
by Snyder Law | Dec 26, 2019 | Elder Law, Snyder Blog
As an Orange County elder law attorney, I often meet senior clients as a result of them coming into our offices with their adult children. When this situation happens, it is the lawyer’s job to recognize the differing needs and rights of both parties. The lawyer must...
by Snyder Law | Dec 22, 2019 | Elder Law, Estate Planning FAQ Videos, Sandwich Generation
Those who care for elderly family members and loved ones face a difficult task, one made even more difficult when they have to care for their own children as well. In this position, caregivers can become exhausted and burnt out. As an experienced elder lawyer, I often...
by Snyder Law | Dec 18, 2019 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
The Baby Boomer generation is growing older and beginning to incur the financial costs and strains of aging. Many are caring for their own elderly parents while beginning to recognize long-term care challenges of their own. Boomers are also starting to learn...
by Snyder Law | Oct 3, 2019 | Elder Law, Long Term Care, Snyder Blog
The best time to start making plans for the care of a loved one with dementia is when they first start showing signs of decline. Eventually, they may reach the point where remaining in their home is no longer an option, and it may be necessary for them to be moved to...
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