“In addition to the assault on the resident’s dignity and the administration of drugs without informed consent, the misuse of anti-psychotic drugs can kill a senior, particularly one who suffers from dementia.” Nursing homes are supposed to administer prescribed medications to residents. Appropriate use of these substances can treat illness and improve the quality of […]

“The fact many people need both types of services, home care and home health, contributes to the confusion.” Many people use the terms “home care” and “home health” interchangeably, which can cause confusion when you try to find funding for these services. This article will try to help you understand the difference between home health […]

“Sometimes the persons involved either die simultaneously, i.e., too close in time to determine clearly who survived the other or die very close in time to each other.” There are any number of ways a person can inherit assets from another person. They may inherit assets from a trust, through a will or as a […]

“Retirement coach Sara Zeff Geber visited several Northern California assisted living facilities to interview ‘solo agers’—people, either single or coupled, who don’t have children to help them as they grow older.” She was a bit surprised when she couldn’t find any. She then realized that it’s the adult children who push their aging parents into […]

“In their trust they leave each other their share upon death and then I would be trustee when my last parent dies. I’m really concerned about this whole deal.” A son has contacted an elder law estate planning attorney now that mom is in a nursing home and he’s unsure about many of the planning […]

“The father of our country crafted a finely detailed and surprisingly personal will to protect his family and his legacy. Follow in his footsteps, by keeping these three principles in mind: communication, clarity and customization.” Estate planning for those you love can dramatically change your family for generations. Did you know that in his last […]

What is the right age for you to begin Social Security? There is a lot at stake when one signs up for Social Security, so it is wise to make a careful study of it before the time actually comes, according to The Denver Post in “Road to Retirement: When should you start taking Social […]

So, what happens to your business after you are gone? You have put a life’s work into developing your vision and building a successful business. What do you need now? An estate plan protects that life’s work, according to Bakersfield.com in “Estate planning tips for small business owners“. It makes sense. You’ve likely spent decades […]

Hiring an attorney can save time and money. Rather than wait until the problems arise, it is probably best to hire an attorney up front when planning for Medicaid coverage, according to The Middletown Press in “Use a lawyer for Medicaid planning“. The following are a few reasons it might be wiser to hire an […]

It is a scary topic and easy to decide to avoid the issue. If you make end-of-life decisions ahead of time, it can really turn out to be a kindness to family and friends who won’t have to make those difficult decisions, according to the Flagstaff Business News in “Easing the End-of-Life Transition with Advance […]