Legal and Health
Co-Habiting? Protect Yourself
Many laws are structured to protect married couples, for example, the allowance of unlimited gifting among married couples, provisions for Social Security survivor benefits, and… Continue Reading
Children With Disabilities
A recent Wall Street Journal article addressed the issue of Social Security benefits for children with disabilities. These children may be eligible for Supplemental Security… Continue Reading
What is Going on with Grandma?
Baby boomers visiting senior family members may be in for a shocking surprise. The pristine house and yard of the past now look shabby and… Continue Reading
Annuities and Long-Term Care
A recent Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court case provides some insight on the use of annuities in long-term care planning. In Ross and Ross v. Department of… Continue Reading
Pooled Trusts
A pooled trust is a trust established and administered by a non-profit organization. A separate account is established for each beneficiary of the trust, but… Continue Reading
Don't Forget To Pass on Passwords
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal provides a timely estate-planning reminder. Elder law attorneys assist individuals with their wills or trusts, powers of… Continue Reading
Advanced Medical Directives
An advanced medical directive is a medical power of attorney and/or living will. A medical power of attorney is a document executed by a competent… Continue Reading
Pet Trusts
Many states have adopted statutes that permit pet owners to establish trusts for the care of pets during the owners incapacity or after the owners… Continue Reading
Top Red Flags of Elder Financial Abuse
An article by The Edcomm Group describes efforts to educate financial institutions on the role they can play in stopping financial abuse of the elderly…. Continue Reading
Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
With identity theft becoming a growing problem, there are things each of us can do to minimize the possibility of identity theft, or effectively deal… Continue Reading
