by Christine | Aug 19, 2014 | Elder Law, Medi-Cal, Medicare, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning |
The best time to discuss finances with your parents is when they are competent, self-sufficient adults. Planning ahead and seeking out the appropriate professional financial assistance on their behalf can help ensure your parents enter their golden years in the most...
by Christine | Jul 8, 2014 | Elder Law, Medical Directives |
“What about the wife?” the social worker asked. How could we have missed this most basic and vital piece of information? It’s easier than you might think. The sister didn’t get along with the wife and apparently wasn’t moved to tell us of her existence. The social...
by Christine | Jun 24, 2014 | Elder Care, Elder Law |
How do I know what kind of caregiver my family member needs? How do I go about finding a home caregiver? What if I prefer to hire someone myself? Choosing care for an elderly loved one can be challenging as it requires much research and thought. Their needs will...
by Christine | Jun 10, 2014 | Dementia, Elder Law, Estate Planning |
Not only can dementia lead to poor financial decision-making; it can also make sufferers susceptible to financial fraud. You cannot predict whether or not you or your spouse will develop dementia later in life. But because dementia is such a real possibility to face...
by Christine | Jun 5, 2014 | Advanced Health Care Directive, Elder Law, Living Will |
[Dr. V.J. Periyakoil] and her colleagues wanted to learn more about the attitudes of young doctors towards advance directives. So the researchers asked what choices they would make for themselves if they were terminally ill. How do people make their end-of-life...
by Christine | Jun 3, 2014 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, International Law |
One of your first considerations should be where to keep your money. When you move abroad, you will most likely need to open a bank account in the new country in order to pay local bills. An increasing number of people are retiring on foreign shores. If you’re...