by Christine | Apr 22, 2014 | Alzheimer's, Dementia, Elder Law, Estate Planning |
Alzheimer’s patients live for years with diminished mental skills, which makes it crucial that they make decisions early on about how their care should proceed. Planning for one’s estate and for one’s late-in-life plans requires more than a bit of wherewithal. This is...
by Christine | Apr 8, 2014 | Alzheimer's, Dementia, Elder Care, Elder Law |
"Understanding that AD may contribute to almost as many deaths as the two leading killers in America, heart disease and cancer, is an eye-opening figure that may convince the public and policy makers that AD funding should be increased," James said. As you...
by Christine | Oct 23, 2013 | Alzheimer's, Dementia, Elder Law, Estate Planning |
"Family members are already on emotional overload—adding a financial and legal decision aspect to what they're already going through is enormous," said Carol Steinberg, president of Alzheimer's Foundation of America, a national nonprofit focused on...
by Christine | Aug 27, 2012 | Alzheimer's, Estate Planning, Travel Trusts, Trusts |
Whether it’s trying to make sure that their children stay in touch despite geographical distances or wanting them to become acquainted with family roots in another country, some people are deciding that travel should be a part of their legacy. The inheritance you...
by Christine | Aug 15, 2012 | Alzheimer's, Appraisal, Charitable Giving, Estate Planning, Gift, Gift Tax |
"We're sort of in a perfect storm right now because the gift tax exemption is higher than it's ever been, and the value of businesses are at an all-time low, which makes it a perfect time to gift them," says Karen Goldberg, president of the Estate...
by Christine | Aug 10, 2012 | Alzheimer's, Elder Care, Elder Law |
The way people walk appears to speak volumes about the way they think, so much so that changes in an older person’s gait appear to be an early indicator of cognitive impairment, including Alzheimer’s disease. Cognitive impairments, like Alzheimer’s and...
