Legal and Health
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
Estate Planning Is Simple, Right?
Many people think that estate planning is simple You just press a button on a word processor and out comes a will or other document… Continue Reading
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
When asked how people want their assets divided after they are gone, some people have definite opinions, while others are less certain. Not only do… Continue Reading
Your Parent's Estate
Estate planning and elder law firms often hear from children who are concerned that their parents may not have an estate plan in place. The… Continue Reading
