by Christine | Aug 3, 2015 | Elder Law, Long Term Care, Medicare, Nursing Home, Retirement Planning |
"If you get a claim denial, always contact your doctor or hospital to see if they can help you through the appeal," said Shirley Whitenack, president of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and a partner with law firm Schenck, Price, Smith & King....
by Christine | Jul 22, 2015 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Retirement Planning, Trusts, Wills |
Don’t wait until the very last minute to make sure you are prepared, says Michael H. Milarski, a partner and senior financial advisor with Signature Financial Planning. Are you sure you’re ready to retire? You may have a few items to address before your golden years...
by Christine | Jul 16, 2015 | Retirement, Retirement Planning |
Thinking about pulling up stakes when you retire? Review this checklist of financial concerns first. Moving during retirement is not just about the scenery. You need to understand the full financial impact that can come from relocation. Morningstar’s recentarticle,...
by Christine | Jul 9, 2015 | Asset Protection, Conservatorships, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Guardianships, Long Term Care, Retirement Planning, Trusts, Wills |
Although many people feel frustrated by elder conservatorship systems designed to protect adults no longer able to fend for themselves, what’s even sadder are the many instances where it turns out that the elder conservatorship system is doing its job...
by Christine | Jun 29, 2015 | Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Living Trust, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning, Trusts, Wills |
In nearly every way you could make a mistake — for example, saving too late — you can also make up ground by availing yourself of all resources at your disposal (say, your employer's 401(k) matching program). With that in mind, here’s a list of 28...
by Christine | Jun 19, 2015 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Living Trust, Long Term Care, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Medicare, Retirement Planning |
"In America" discusses elder law and the way that legal standards and details are changing over time. What exactly is Elder Law? Why is this so important for Americans? Elder law is a general term that describes the laws and regulations that affect older men...
