What Should I Know about a Do-Not-Resuscitate Order or DNR?

If you are admitted to a hospital for even minor procedures, there is a good chance you will be asked to read and consider signing a do-not-resuscitate order.

How Does a Conservatorship Work?

Britney Spears’ terrible, heartbreaking conservatorship seems almost surreal. How can someone with so much success and wealth find herself in such a position? Could what happened to Britney happen to you or me?

What’s an Enhanced Life Estate?

Your house might be your single most valuable financial asset. So you want to make sure you can give it to those you love when you die, without giving up the farm. That can be tricky.

Assisted Living or Memory Care Communities – Which is a Better Choice?

Learn about two common senior living types—assisting living and memory care—and how to determine the best care for your elderly parent or spouse.

An inheritance disqualified someone from Medicaid?

My daughter is on Medicaid. If I give her my home in my will, what will happen to her benefits?

How Is Social Security COLA Calculated?

For the average recipient, the 2021 monthly increase doesn’t even cover a fill-up at the gas station — but it beats nothing.

Elder Financial Abuse is on the Rise

Do you suspect, or know, that somebody has been stealing from you? Maybe it’s items from your home? Or maybe it’s your money? Or perhaps you’re being pressured by someone to keep giving them cash. If so, you are not alone. It’s called elder abuse.

Is Medicaid the Answer to Rising Costs?

Planning for long-term care can be an intimidating process, especially when it comes to decoding the specifics of resources, like Medicaid and Veterans Pensions. Working with the help of an experienced elder law planning attorney allows people to prepare for the future and save time, money and stress.