Will New Tool Help Dementia Patients and Their Doctors?
Long-term care providers could soon have access to a newly developed tool that can accurately predict the life expectancy of dementia patients.
When Do I Need an Elder Law Attorney?
Elder law issues can be complex. One wrong word or move can mean the difference between a good result and disaster should you become incapacitated or if other unexpected issues should occur in your senior years. An elder law attorney can help you plan for what will happen, if you should become mentally or physically incapable of taking care of yourself and your own personal business matters.
How Do I Plan for My Incapacity?
What would happen if you were mentally or physically unable to take care of yourself or your day-to-day affairs? You might not be able to make sound decisions about your health or finances. You could lose the ability to pay bills, write checks, make deposits, sell assets, or otherwise conduct your affairs. Unless you’re prepared, incapacity could devastate your family, exhaust your savings and undermine your financial, tax and estate planning strategies.
What’s Better, A Living Trust or a Will?
Last wills and testaments, which were invented centuries ago, are the most famous estate-planning documents.
What is a Special Needs Trust?
Special needs lawyers can work with clients to set up individualized special needs trusts.
What Types of Long-Term Care is Available for Veterans?
If you served the United States of America as a member of the armed services, you may be entitled to certain benefits that could make some aspects of getting older a little easier.
Why You Need a Power of Attorney in Your Estate Plan
A power of attorney is a way for you to designate a person of your choice to make decisions for you.
How Much Money Should I Put into a Special Needs Trust for my Child?
Anyone with a child with special needs understands the need to prepare for the future. A trust is always a good place to start, and figuring out a savings goal for that trust is a key part to your planning.
Special Needs Planning Uses ABLE Accounts
New rules let some individuals put away more money in these plans, while still preserving their benefits.
What Are the New Rules for Veterans’ Benefits?
Under the new rules, veterans will be given three options for their benefits appeals. All three are designed to streamline the complicated existing process for cases, which can languish for years as new evidence and arguments are introduced throughout the timeline.