by Christine | Jun 15, 2011 | Elder Law |
Among the many reasons hospitals can be dangerous to your health, if you’re an old person: all that time spent in bed. As we and our loved ones age, we put a lot of effort (and resources) into making sure a hospital bed is available when needed. New research shows...
by Christine | Jun 15, 2011 | Elder Law |
June 15, 2011 is the sixth annual "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" in Torrance, CA and many other cities in the United States. The Administration on Aging website states "all countries, communities, and organizations interested in working to help bring...
by Christine | Jun 14, 2011 | Estate Planning |
As more and more people marry more than once, prenuptial agreements have become an important estate planning tool. Marriage is a tricky institution, enough so to feed a thriving business for therapists and prime-time sitcoms alike. Re-marriage can be even trickier,...
by Christine | Jun 10, 2011 | Estate Planning |
Link: http://www.sbnonline.com/2011/06/tips-for-estate-planning-and-tax-law-compliance-in-a-global-economy/?full=1 From SmartBusiness (June 1, 2011) “Tips for estate planning and tax law compliance in a global economy” Do you own a vacation home in Mexico? Have a bank...
by Christine | Jun 7, 2011 | Elder Law, Medi-Cal Long Term Care |
Link: http://www.smartmoney.com/article/SB10001424052702303654804576343331172222232.html?mod=SM_plan_ls4e&link=SM_plan_ls4e From SmartMoney (May 28, 2011) “Driving a Bargain for Long-Term Care” “When you buy a car or a house, you expect to haggle for the best...
by Christine | Jun 6, 2011 | Trust Administration |
Link: http://online.barrons.com/article/SB50001424052970203962604576301451177208940.html?link=SM_tax_es_res From Barron’s (May 21, 2011) “The Five Biggest Ways To Bungle a Trust "This is a role that potentially has unlimited liability.” — Adam von Poblitz,...
by Christine | Jun 3, 2011 | Estate Planning |
Link: http://www.smartmoney.com/retirement/planning/luxury-retirement-on-wheels-1306263018641/?link=SM_hp_ls4e From SmartMoney (May 24, 2011) “Luxury Retirement On Wheels” "The generation that grew up with "On the Road" is hitting the highway once...
by Christine | Jun 2, 2011 | Uncategorized |
Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/get-ready-for-social-security-medicare-meltdowns-2011-05-19 From MarketWatch (May 19, 2011) “Get Ready for Social Security, Medicare Meltdowns” The 401(k) version of the Roth is bigger and stronger in many ways than it’s little...
by Christine | Jun 1, 2011 | Elder Law, Estate Planning |
Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/the-best-life/2011/05/25/living-well-should-include-planning-for-death From U.S. News and World Report – Money (May 25, 2011) “Living Well Should Include Planning for Death” “… you need to talk about this, and not whisper...
by Christine | May 31, 2011 | Estate Planning |
Link: http://www.forbes.com/2011/05/19/estate-planning-for-women-deborah-jacobs.html From Forbes (May 19, 2011) “Estate Planning For Women (And the Men Who Love Them)” Now, more than ever, women need to take charge of this process, or at least be equal...
