by Christine | Jan 6, 2016 | Elder Law, Estate Planning |
We don't like to devote time to preparing our will and other estate planning documents because it's just not a lot of fun. But think about doing the necessary planning as writing a love letter to your family. It tells them that you cared enough and did not...
by Christine | Jan 5, 2016 | Alzheimer's, Caregivers & Caregiving, Dementia, Elder Law, Estate Planning |
The stresses placed on family members when a parent suffers from Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia is considerable, but when there is only one child to shoulder the burden, it can be devastating financially and emotionally. Only a few states offer support...
by Christine | Jan 2, 2016 | Dementia, Elder Law, Estate Planning |
Once a diagnosis of dementia has been made, documents and a plan need to be put into place. Waiting until the person is not legally capable of making decisions will lead to a more complex, expensive and emotionally exhausting series of problems. Individuals who are...
by Christine | Dec 3, 2015 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Retirement Planning |
Once upon a time, we all visited Grandma and Grandpa at the family homestead, and the siblings and their own children would pitch in to help care for them and their home. Times have changed, and now it’s more likely that Grandma and Grandpa live in a modern condo. A...
by Christine | Nov 11, 2015 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Nursing Home |
One of the more difficult topics that elder lawyers and their clients must discuss is the potential need for nursing home care. However, talking about it and knowing the options is actually one of the things that can make things easier. With the help...
by Christine | Oct 13, 2015 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Long Term Care |
Let’s clarify the difference between estate planning and elder law. Estate planning focuses mainly on transferring assets after death, and elder law addresses issues about caring for someone who needs, or may need, long term care. In many circumstances, these two...
