Posts Tagged ‘elder law’
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 AEP and knowing how to prepare can help you make the best choices for your healthcare needs. What Is the…
Read MoreElder Abuse: Recognizing Signs & Taking Action
As the world’s population continues to age, ensuring the safety and well-being of our elderly loved ones becomes an increasingly important issue. Unfortunately, elder abuse and neglect are all too common, yet often go unnoticed or unreported. In this blog post, we will explore the signs of elder abuse and neglect, as well as the…
Read MoreHow a California Elder Law Attorney Can Serve You and Your Loved One
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] An elder law attorney is an attorney who specializes not in a specific area of the law, but in the legal needs of elderly people, veterans, and adults with special needs. Elder law is a focus that has only been around for about twenty-five years and was born…
Read MoreHow Can an Elder Law Attorney Benefit Seniors and Their Loved Ones?
An elder law attorney serves 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, Medicare and Medicaid, and other relevant matters to aging…
Read MoreDo You or a Loved One Need an Elder Law Attorney?
Whether you seek legal counsel for yourself or a loved one, elder law attorneys have a wide range of expertise and services that you will require at some life stage, whether in your 40s, 50s, and beyond. Actions you take in one part of your life may have unintended legal consequences in others. Without the…
Read MoreWhy is May Special for California Elder Law Attorneys?
May is National Elder Law Month, as designated by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. It is a way to acknowledge the profession that supports seniors and their families with all of their planning needs.
Read MoreA Story of the Painful Devastation of Parkinson’s Disease
Here is a story that we heard recently that resonates with us as we have clients and our own family members that battle with the effects of Parkinson’s Disease. We are sharing with you to provide more insight into the many challenges Parkinson’s Disease presents for families. “Several years ago my in-laws had returned home…
Read MoreUnderstanding New Research and Insights on Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes a progression of symptoms including, body tremors, limb rigidity, Bradykinesia (slow movement), as well as balance and gait problems. The cause of Parkinson’s disease (“PD”) remains largely unknown. One well-known indicator of PD is the dying off of predominantly dopamine-producing neurons (dopaminergic) in a particular region of…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference between Estate Planning and Elder Law?
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. You may remember the phrase from grade school mate: all…
Read MoreAddressing Finances and Estate Planning with Aging Parents
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 security of their financial future. The conversation should come from a…
Read MoreWhat Can a California Elder Law Attorney Do for You or a Loved One?
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 needs of the US aging population are contributing to an increase in the…
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