Acting as a caregiver of another person at any age is both rewarding and challenging. Each day you have the opportunity to change another person’s life. You ensure that the person you are providing care to in your family eats, is clean, has the medicine he or she...
As adults age, they run an increased risk of being abused. Research today even demonstrates that they are less likely to take proactive steps to avoid abusive situations and recognize warning signs. Unfortunately, abuse and maltreatment can occur in their own homes,...
When it comes to caring for your parents and grandparents we know you may have questions. What do you need to be prepared for? Are you equipped to handle a crisis that befalls them? How do you ensure they will be protected when they could face an uncertain long-term...
There are con artists out there trying to scam your parents, grandparents, and other aging relatives and friends. Here are the Top 10 Elder Exploitation Scams and how you can help seniors in your life and community avoid...
May is National Elder Law Month! This month we show support for people who are age sixty-five and older. All around the nation, you will find activities that are geared specifically toward making sure seniors have the support, resources, and information they need to...
Elder exploitation can be described as the act of treating seniors and adults unfairly in order to benefit from them or take advantage of them. It is one of the fastest growing forms of elder abuse in America. The National Council on Aging shares that “approximately 1...
We often meet with families who want to ensure their home can be protected during their lifetime and left to their children when they pass on. Unfortunately, there is a significant amount of confusion over the “right way” to complete this planning. Many people have...
Being a caregiver is a full-time job. Of the roughly forty-three million unpaid caregivers in America, the majority of them today are members of the Sandwich Generation. A Sandwich Generation caregiver is one who finds him or herself caring for the needs of multiple...
When you choose to hire an estate planning and elder law attorney, your attorney is not only representing you but the interest of your family as well. Matters concerning estate planning and elder law can reach far beyond your life and have a significant impact on the...
When you meet with your attorney to create your durable power of attorney, your primary goal is likely to be naming a person you trust to act as your agent. Your agent will have the legal authority to make decisions for you, should you no longer be able to do so...
Seniors are living longer than ever before. While this is a tremendous benefit for you and your loved ones, it can also be a scary concept as we contemplate your changing needs. There is no question that as we age our needs change. From health diagnoses and physical...
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, know you are not alone. Currently, over five million people are living with this diagnosis this year. In our firm, we meet with families just like yours who are actively seeking solutions, education...
Medicare Open Enrollment is the time of year an individual may change or start Medicare coverage. Each year, seniors and qualifying disabled Americans must take action to choose a Medicare provider between October 15th and December 7th. The decision made will directly...
Most of us know that we need estate planning. We know that we need to name a decision maker who can act on our behalf should we become incapacitated. We understand that we need to create a will or a trust to make sure our assets are distributed to the people we want...
Medicare is the primary form of health care insurance for anyone over age 65. As such, it pays the majority of the costs for doctor visits, laboratory tests and imaging, for California seniors. Different companies offer different options as Medicare providers. These...
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