Elder Counsel
Health Records Are Incorporated Into Google Technology Development
Google founders wrote in a letter when the company became a publicly-traded company in 2004 that the company and its employees were…
A Spouse’s Right to Protection Against Poverty
It was 30 years ago when Congress enacted safeguards to protect the savings of married couples who use Medicaid. These protections prevent…
A Guide to Guardianships for People with Special Needs – Part 2
In order to understand how guardianship can help an adult with special needs, you must understand the key responsibilities guardians are responsible…
A Guide to Guardianships for People with Special Needs – Part 1
You face a greater challenge to protect and provide for your children if they have special needs that require additional care. Structuring…
Don’t Wait to Plan for an Emergency
Your mother might say that, wouldn’t she? When was the last time that you wished you had listened to your mother? Nobody…
VA Disability Benefits: Why Veterans Don’t Get Them
The number of veterans’ benefits has been expanded to address the growing number of veterans — currently about 19 million— including health,…
The Problem of Affording Long-Term Care
In a study, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has found that almost 75% of Americans who retire will…
An Overview of Probate
The American Bar Association (ABA) describes probate as the legal process that recognizes a will and names the personal representative (executor) to…
Assisting Family Members With Their Care
Isn’t it more sensible for a family member to assist a senior with care at home than to pay an outside agency…
Estate Settlement: What You Need to Know
You must consider certain criteria when you need to select an executor for your estate, or accept the responsibility yourself as a…