Elder Counsel

Legal Representatives Require Careful Consideration
The coronavirus pandemic made us realize that life is precious and uncertain. Too many aging Americans found themselves with a life-threatening COVID-19…

How an Estate Planning Attorney Can Help You Protect Your Children’s Inheritance
Protection of your children’s and grandchildren’s inheritance from creditors can be accomplished through estate planning. A simple way to achieve inheritance protection…

Tips on How to Proceed After a Dementia Diagnosis
When diagnosed with dementia, the future may seem uncertain, and preparing for the future can no longer be avoided. If you or…

Understanding the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP)
The Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) offers long-term care for federal or US postal employees or any active or retired Uniformed…

A Guide for Understanding How Pet Trusts Work
Hotel heiress Leona Helmsley left a trust fund for her Maltese dog named “Trouble” to the tune of $12 million dollars in…

What You Can Do for an At-Risk Family Member
Substance abuse, suffering from mental disability, or living on the streets are just some of the real-life issues people are grappling with…

Let Your Health Care Power of Attorney State Your Final Health Care Decisions
If you are unable to make decisions for yourself, you can give this legal authority to someone else through a Health Care…

Estate Planning for the LGBTQIA+ Community
To protect our loved ones and our assets, estate planning is important to any individual regardless of orientation. In the LGBTQIA+ community,…

Older Americans Are Facing Financial Challenges
Financial difficulties are a reality for many older Americans. One article addressed some of the seniors’ biggest financial challenges and what they…

Who Inherits the Family Farm?
Imagine a pair of aging parents that have been farmers and own their farm. Now, though, they’re getting on in years and…