An estate will details who will receive a deceased person's property and which person (called the executor) will be responsible for settling the estate after death. For many reasons, beneficiaries can feel slighted by what they did or didn’t receive,…
At 65, most people begin receiving Medicare benefits as a result of paying into Social Security throughout their careers. Individuals under age 65 who qualify to receive Social Security Disability benefits are also covered under Medicare, as well as anyone…
Approximately 18.2 million veterans live in the country, and 38 percent are over 65, according to the US Census Bureau. Additionally, the Census Bureau reports that more than 9 million veterans receive services from the Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA)…
The American Dream is to own a home. The home is often the most valuable and significant possession people own in their lifetime. So when health begins to fail and the need for long-term care arises, we often get this…
We can find it difficult to talk about death because it is such a heavy topic. Planning for it can seem even harder. But end-of-life planning is an important part of estate planning and a gift to your loved ones.…
Guardianships and conservatorships are legal arrangements for adults with developmental disabilities who are incapable of making important decisions or caring for themselves on their own. Establishing a legal guardian is the job of the court, which appoints a person (guardian)…
A survey conducted by Care.com revealed that 57% of Americans do not have a Last Will and Testament (a "Will"). The survey found that participants were more likely or less likely to have a Will depending on issues such as…
There are two types of assistance the US government offers to veterans: veterans' benefits and veterans' compensation. Veterans’ benefits refer to programs and services to veterans and their families by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), such as health care,…
Long-term nursing care has become notorious for its astronomical costs. There can be a monthly fee of up to $7,000.00 depending on location. Hundreds of thousands of people presently need that kind of care and the numbers are rising. Ten…
In elder law, a certified elder law attorney (CELA) represents aging adults and their families in legal matters. Elder law encompasses a wide range of legal matters affecting an older or disabled person. Issues related to guardianship, retirement, health care…