Category: Elder Law
Should you give your heirs gifts now? Or wait? Ultimately, there’s no “right” answer. This is a personal choice. Scenario: You have decided to make gifts to your heirs, but you are stuck on the timeline of it all. Will you give now while you are still here? Or will you plan to leave the […]
Sometimes we have to think about the not-so-fun things so we can enjoy the fun ones. Who wants to talk about money? How about planning? These topics may not be on your list of fun conversation starters. An article on kjrh.com explores some grownup topics most of us would rather put off until sometime later. […]
Although death planning can be emotionally vexing, it is essential for families and survivors. They may not know your true intentions without written directives. By the time the will is read or estate plan executed, it will be too late. Planning for your final years is hard. It’s not an easy or fun subject to […]
In the case of Casey Kasem, no matter what happens, there are no winners here—everyone loses. Don’t let this happen to you. Plan and communicate! Celebrities make the news time and time again, and every so often we can all learn a lesson or two on their mishaps. A recent CNBC.com article, titled “What we […]
“Older Ohioans are vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation for a number of reasons,” Attorney General DeWine said. “Through the Elder Justice Initiative, the Attorney General’s Office will work with local officials and advocates to identify, investigate, and prosecute elder abuse cases and increase services to victims.” Elder abuse comes in all shapes and […]
How do I know what kind of caregiver my family member needs? How do I go about finding a home caregiver? What if I prefer to hire someone myself? Where can I find more information about home caregiving? Choosing care for your elderly loved one can be challenging. You want to make sure their needs […]
“The number of elder abuse reports continues to increase slightly every year,” said Jill Berntson, social services chief for the state’s Aging and Disability Services Division for Elder Rights. Are you or someone you love a victim of elder abuse? According to a recent Las Vegas Review-Journal article, titled “Elder abuse underreported, on rise in […]
The new Genworth numbers also provide yet more evidence that you need to save a good chunk of money for potential long-term care costs. Long-term healthcare is costly. And it’s only going to get more expensive. A recent nextavenue.org article, titled “Are You Set to Pay a $262,800 Nursing Home Bill?“, found that price increases […]
The law is aimed at protecting people 70 and older who are victims of financial abuse. People convicted of large-scale abuse could be sentenced to more than 40 years in prison. Kansas recently passed a new Elder Abuse Law for victims of financial abuse that are age 70 or older. If offenders are convicted of […]
Federally insured reverse mortgages, issued under the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program, are a way for homeowners 62 and older to borrow money using their home equity as collateral. Reverse mortgages can be costly, but are (in some cases) the only option for older homeowners without cash and who have mounting health care expenses. A recent […]
