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Parkinson’s Disease and the Power of Proactive Planning
A diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease can bring uncertainty and overwhelm—but also an opportunity to plan ahead with purpose. Because Parkinson’s is a progressive condition, early legal planning can make a significant difference in maintaining control,…
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Steps to Protect Against the Financial Abuse of Senior Adults
As people get older, they often need to rely on others for various kinds of help and are more likely to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Consequently, as people age, they…
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Understanding Public Benefits & Planning Tools for Your Family’s Future How key programs and legal strategies can protect your loved ones and secure long-term care needs.
Planning for long-term care and protecting loved ones with disabilities or chronic conditions can feel overwhelming. That’s why it’s helpful to understand the public benefit programs available—and the legal tools that work hand-in-hand with them.…
Supporting Senior Autonomy: Legal Tools That Make a Difference
As individuals age, maintaining autonomy becomes one of the most meaningful ways to preserve dignity and quality of life. This is especially true for those facing degenerative illnesses like Parkinson’s, where a slow progression can…
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Estate Planning for the Aging Parent: What to Know Before Capacity Becomes a Concern
As our parents age, we often focus on the visible changes—mobility challenges, doctor appointments, medication schedules. But one of the most important areas that often goes overlooked is legal capacity. If your parent begins to…
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Senior Season of Life: 5 Planning Priorities for Aging with Dignity
As we step into the senior season of life, we’re given a powerful opportunity to shape our future with intention, grace, and peace of mind. While aging comes with its share of changes, thoughtful planning…
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The Role of a Caregiver in Estate Planning for Someone with Parkinson’s
Caring for a loved one with Parkinson’s disease is a profound responsibility, requiring not only emotional and physical support but also careful financial and legal planning. Estate planning plays a crucial role in ensuring that…
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How an Advanced Healthcare Directive Honors Your Voice and Your Wishes
How an Advanced Healthcare Directive Honors Your Voice and Your Wishes Life is unpredictable, and while we can’t foresee every challenge or emergency, we can make sure our voices are heard when it matters most.…
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How to Choose a Caregiver and Plan for Long-Term Care in Advance
As we age, planning for long-term care becomes an essential part of ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Whether planning for yourself or a loved one, selecting the right caregiver and putting a long-term…
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The Fine Line Between Caregiving and Financial Abuse: How Estate Planning Helps Protect Seniors
Aging brings new challenges, and for many seniors, relying on others for help becomes a necessity. Family members, close friends, or hired caregivers often step in to assist with daily tasks, medical needs, and financial…
Important Legacy Questions You Should Answer in Your Estate Plan
When beginning any type of planning, you usually start with some preliminary questions. Estate planning is no different. When you begin the process, your estate planning attorney will likely ask about your family members, the…
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Estate Planning as an Act of Love: A Thoughtful Valentine’s Day Gift
Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love—a time to express care, commitment, and the desire to nurture the bonds that enrich our lives. While flowers, chocolates, and romantic dinners are timeless tokens of affection, there’s…
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HIPAA: An Overview for Young Adults
Understanding HIPAA and Its Purpose The Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was enacted to provide guidelines to the healthcare industry for protecting patient information and preserving privacy. This is usually…
Be Careful Relying on Life Insurance to Provide for Loved Ones
In an estate plan, life insurance can be used as a source of immediate liquidity for beneficiaries by offering a tax-free, lump-sum payment upon the insured’s death. About half of Americans have a life insurance…
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Recognizing and Supporting Family Caregivers in Estate Planning
Family caregivers are the backbone of support for loved ones facing aging, illness, or disabilities. They often step in selflessly, ensuring the emotional and physical well-being of their family members while juggling their own lives.…
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Have You Checked Your Beneficiary Designations Lately?
You regularly check the balances of your retirement, bank, and investment accounts. But when was the last time you checked the beneficiary designations on these accounts (and really, all the other accounts that allow you…
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Should Your Child’s Guardian and Trustee Be the Same Person?
If you have overheard any estate planning discussions, you have likely heard the words “guardian” or “trustee.” In estate planning, deciding who will ultimately be tasked with caring for your minor child or managing funds…
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The Rising Cost of Long-Term Care
Do you have a family member or client who is receiving some form of long-term care? If you don’t, the chances are good that someday you will – and that day may not be too…
6 Tips for Caring for Elderly Parents
Many adult children wonder what their elderly parents may need and how can they can help provide it for them. You may constantly worry about your parents or other older loved ones, especially if you…
Promoting Healthy Aging
Improving your financial literacy is a crucial step in navigating the challenges and complexities of aging. By becoming more financially savvy, you can make informed decisions that will benefit your long-term financial stability. Although sometimes…
The Importance of Healthcare Planning
As April blooms with new beginnings, it also marks a time of reflection and proactive planning in the realm of healthcare. National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD), observed annually on April 16th, serves as a reminder…
Planning Ahead: Long-Term Care Options for Aging in Place
As we navigate the journey of aging, one of our most cherished desires is often to remain in the comfort and familiarity of our own homes. Aging in place allows us to maintain our independence,…
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Preparing for the Unexpected: Powers of Attorney
Life is unpredictable. From sudden illness to unforeseen accidents, there are numerous situations where you might find yourself unable to make decisions for yourself. In such scenarios, having powers of attorney (POA) in place can…
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Maximizing the Benefits of Your Trust for a Secure Retirement
Preparing for retirement involves careful consideration of various financial tools and strategies to ensure a comfortable and secure future. Among these, a well-structured trust can play a pivotal role in safeguarding your assets, minimizing tax…
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Medicare Benefits 2024: 5 Positive Changes
More than 65 million seniors across the country benefit from Medicare, a government health insurance program. When Does Medicare Start? At age 65, you become eligible for Medicare if you are a U.S. citizen. You…
Medicaid Planning: Navigating During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and spending quality time with loved ones. However, for those who are in need of Medicaid benefits or are assisting a family member with Medicaid planning,…
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Navigating Alzheimer’s Diagnosis with Careful Estate Planning
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to shed light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disorder that not only impacts the individual diagnosed but also their…
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Navigating the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is a critical time for Medicare beneficiaries to review and make changes to their healthcare coverage. Whether you’re new to Medicare or have been enrolled for years, understanding the…
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Medicare May Not Be Enough
In the realm of healthcare, one often hears about the importance of insurance coverage, especially Medicare. While Medicare plays a significant role in providing healthcare benefits for older Americans, it’s essential to understand that it…
The Role of Life Insurance in Estate Planning
One powerful tool often overlooked in estate planning is life insurance. Incorporating life insurance into your estate plan can provide a range of benefits. These benefits can include financial security for your loved ones, tax…
Responsibilities of a Healthcare Power of Attorney
In situations where individuals are unable to make important healthcare decisions for themselves, a healthcare power of attorney serves as a critical legal document. Designating a trusted person as your healthcare power of attorney ensures…
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How to Communicate With Your Healthcare Provider
As a patient, you have a right to be involved in the decisions that affect your health. This includes decisions about your medications. Effective communication with your healthcare provider is crucial in ensuring that you…
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How To Prevent Falls As You Age
Falls are a common and serious problem among seniors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in four older adults falls each year, and falls are the leading cause of injury…
Medicaid Expansion: What Might It Mean for You?
As of late 2022, more than 84 million people were enrolled in Medicaid — a number that has steadily increased in recent years. Amid the pandemic, total enrollees climbed by 20 million people from 2020 to 2022 alone. Meanwhile,…
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Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes
Assisted living facilities and nursing homes are long-term housing and care options for older adults. Although people sometimes use the terms assisted living and nursing home synonymously, they are distinct. Understanding the differences between assisted…
Medicaid Applicants: A Spouse’s Guide
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2023 federal guidelines for how much money the spouses of institutionalized Medicaid recipients may keep, as well as related Medicaid figures. What Are Spousal Impoverishment Rules?…
5 Reasons for Seniors to Celebrate in 2023
It has been a tumultuous few years. Amid a continuing pandemic, tense midterm elections, and a war in Ukraine, we have grappled with more than our fair share of grim news. However, with the new…
Power of Attorney: Agent’s Role
For most people, the phrase “power of attorney” means very little. Even for those educated on the subject, it is easy to forget exactly who serves what role and why. Whether you are unfamiliar with…
When Should You Start Helping With Your Parents’ Finances?
It is tough to know when you should step in and help your parents with their finances. You may go back and forth about when to take over. Deciding whether your parents still have the…
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Medicare Advantage Marketers: Protect Yourself
The number of people enrolling in Medicare Advantage programs offered through Medicare-approved private companies has increased over time. Based on this trend, more than half of all Medicare recipients may be enrolled in Medicare Advantage programs by…
Preparing for the Future After a Dementia Diagnosis
Alzheimer’s disease, can feel overwhelming and upsetting. You might worry that you will lose control over your life and ability to make your own decisions. Fortunately, receiving a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s does not…
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Using a Standby Supplemental Needs Trust to Protect Your Loved Ones
We all plan for “just-in-case” scenarios. When packing for our week-long vacation, we throw in a rain jacket even though the weather forecast is sunny—just in case. When planning for the future, it is also…
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Right of Occupancy Trust
Estate planning is about protecting you and your loved ones. Sometimes this can be a difficult endeavor when there is a loved one who may require additional support at your death. While you may want…
Representative Payees: Powers and Responsibilities
Do you have a friend or loved one who receives Social Security and is unable to manage payments? If so, you can request that the Social Security Administration (SSA), the government agency that disburses…
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How to Get Into a Nursing Home as a Medicaid Recipient
While Medicaid helps pay for nursing home care, being admitted to a nursing home as a Medicaid recipient is not always easy. There are several ways to navigate the process, depending on your situation. With…
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Long Term Care Planning with VA Benefits
The question at hand when it comes to most military veterans’ benefits is, “are they permitted to use their Department of Veterans Affairs benefits to help cover the cost of long-term care?” Well, the answer…
Estate Planning for Families with Disabled Persons and Special Needs
When estate planning for special needs there are quite a few terms you should be aware of, to understand the scope of work involved. Third-party special needs trusts sometimes referred to as supplemental needs trusts…
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Be Proactive! Long-term Care Costs are on the Rise in California
Long-term care costs are on the rise. Industry-driven, massively underpriced policies are playing fiscal catch up with hefty premium rate increases. This price increase is forcing some aging Americans to abandon their policy while others…
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Plan Ahead Before a Crisis Occurs
You could hear your mother say that, right? And how often have you wished that you’d followed mother’s good advice? Nobody really wants to think in advance about accidents or illness. But if no advance…
Don’t Forget to Plan for Incapacity!
As an Orange County estate planning lawyer, I often find that people associate the phrase “estate planning” with the task of making final plans and ensuring that loved ones are provided for after death. While…
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