When you are in perfectly good mental health, it can be hard to wrap your head around the idea that you may well become unable to make sound medical and financial decisions at some point in time. Though people are aware of the fact that elders sometimes become incapacitated in this manner, many adopt the … [Read More]
Core Estate Planning
There are those who go through life without an estate plan because they feel as though they have plenty of time to address the matter in the future. This is a gambler’s mentality because the reality is that we are all “day-to-day” as they say. When you make this type of gamble you are not … [Read More]
QPRTs & The Estate Tax
There are those who have heard that the estate tax is something that they don’t have to worry about because it is a levy that is only imposed on “the rich.” This kind of thinking can get you into trouble because that definition can sometimes be extended to people who do not consider themselves to … [Read More]
Elder Safety Net: SSI
Elder law attorneys are tightly focused on all of the concerns that senior citizens have, and many of those who are reaching an advanced age have concerns about ongoing income. When you think about governmental programs that provide income for senior citizens Social Security is going to come to mind first. Full retirement age as … [Read More]
MetLife Releases Elder Financial Abuse Study
The field of elder law involves all of the matters that are of interest to senior citizens, and one of the issues that is getting a lot of attention these days is that of elder financial abuse. This is a subject that is difficult to get a handle on because of the fact that a … [Read More]
Adult Guardianship and Conservatorship
The layperson can sometimes become confused about the differences regarding guardianship and conservatorship. If you need to make decisions about adult guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, it is really important that you understand what each one means and how the law is applied in the state where the proceedings will be held. It is also useful … [Read More]
Too Many Rely On Social Security Alone
If you have made significant contributions into the program, you are entitled to Social Security benefits when you reach a particular age. This age varies depending on when you were born. If you were born between 1943 and 1954, you become eligible for your full Social Security benefit on your 66th birthday. Full retirement age … [Read More]
The Estate Of James Brown
James Brown was a true musical legend, a rhythm and blues singer extraordinaire who earned the nickname “The Godfather of Soul.” Brown enjoyed a long and illustrious career and he was truly someone who changed the face of modern music. No less than four of his albums made Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the top … [Read More]
Incapacity Planning Is Not To Be Ignored
As you prepare your assets for eventual distribution to your loved ones after your death it is a good idea to consider the eventualities that you may be facing during the latter stages of your life. To plan well for the future you have to be able to make intelligent projections, so your expected lifespan … [Read More]
Estate Planning: Be Aware Of Shifting Landscape
Estate planning attorneys like to remind their clients that estate planning is an ongoing process. One of the reasons why it is important to recognize this fact is because your own life situation is likely to change over the years and many of these changes impact your estate plan. Changes in marital status, additions and … [Read More]
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