by Christine | Mar 17, 2015 | Asset Protection, Conservatorships, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Estates, Guardianships, Living Trust, Power of Attorney, Probate, Tax Planning, Wills |
The viewers of this high-end PBS costume drama, which takes place about a century ago, could very likely be your clients' demographic. Look at who's a top corporate sponsor: Viking River Cruises, which told The New York Times that “our demographic is affluent...
by Christine | Mar 16, 2015 | Advanced Health Care Directive, Asset Protection, Estate Plan, Estate Planning, Inheritance, Living Trust, Power of Attorney, Probate, Tax Planning |
Follow This Guide for Help. Whether you want to provide for your family after your death or you just want to ensure that the process is as easy as possible for your family, estate planning is the easiest way to accomplish your goals. What exactly is estate planning?...
by Christine | Mar 13, 2015 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long Term Care, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Medicaid, Nursing Home, Retirement Planning, Special Needs, Trusts |
Arlene Germain, president of Massachusetts Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, said the new rules, once implemented, could substantially improve the lives of nursing home residents. But, she said, “strong oversight and greater nursing home participation are critical to...
by Christine | Mar 12, 2015 | Conservator, Conservatorships, Elder Abuse, Elder Law, Long Term Care |
This year, two legislators who pressed for reform in 2014 are back with new bills they believe have stronger chances of success, as the excesses possible within Florida's guardianship system become more widely known. A recent article in The Herald Tribune,...
by Christine | Mar 10, 2015 | Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Irrevocable Trust, Long Term Care, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Medicaid, Nursing Homes |
One attorney calls it the "Get out of Dodge plan"—the best way to keep your assets intact before applying for Medicaid to cover nursing home costs. New Jersey is one of the most restrictive states when it comes to permitting residents to preserve assets for...
by Christine | Mar 9, 2015 | Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, Nursing Homes, Retirement Planning |
When asked about long-term care insurance, one senior said, "I've thought about it. I don't think it's worthwhile to buy at my age." She's 83. "I've thought about it but I really haven't looked into it," another woman said....
by Christine | Mar 6, 2015 | Asset Protection, Conservatorships, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Medicaid, Nursing Home |
Lillian Palermo tried to prepare for the worst possibilities of aging. An insurance executive with a Ph.D. in psychology and a love of ballroom dancing, she arranged for her power of attorney and health care proxy to go to her husband, Dino, eight years her junior, if...
by Christine | Mar 4, 2015 | Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Retirement Planning |
You wouldn't play golf without a full set of clubs. Don't go into retirement without a fully equipped retirement toolbox. Retirement brings the freedom to explore a new stage of life. But for many, after years of working for others, it also means assuming...
by Christine | Mar 3, 2015 | Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Long Term Care, Long Term Care Insurance, Nursing Homes, Retirement Planning |
When asked about long-term care insurance, one senior said, "I've thought about it. I don't think it's worthwhile to buy at my age." She's 83. "I've thought about it but I really haven't looked into it," another woman said....
by Christine | Mar 2, 2015 | Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long Term Care, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Retirement Planning |
Consulting financial and tax advisers as part of planning the retirement process is essential to get the health-care piece covered. Enjoying truly golden retirement years means a lot of different things to different people, but it should include planning for long-term...
