A Mother’s Day Legal Planning Guide

Mother’s Day is a time for celebration, reflection and maybe a moment to talk about the hard stuff. As our parents age, many of us find ourselves navigating unfamiliar territory: future care, legal paperwork, long-term care expenses and awkward but necessary conversations about estate planning. But planning for the future doesn’t have to be grim […]
Make Life Easier for Heirs: Get Your Estate Organized

It’s easy to put off doing many of these things. However, get them done, and your heirs will be thankful you did.
Organize Your Important Papers and Get Personal and Financial Affairs in Order

The first step in getting your affairs in order is to gather up all your important personal, financial and legal information, so you can arrange it in a format that will benefit you now and your loved ones later.
Can an Elder Law Attorney Help Me with Medicaid?

How can an elder law Medicaid attorney help?
National Health Care Decisions Day Inspires Vital Conversations

National Healthcare Decisions Day is April 16th. Take this opportunity to talk with your loved ones about your healthcare wishes.
What are Top ‘To-Dos’ in Estate Planning?

The biggest misconception people have about estate planning is that “they are not that old and can do it later,” say almost half (49%) of advisors in a recent Key Private Bank Advisor Poll on estate planning. Yet, the majority (73%) of advisors say the ideal age to start putting an estate plan in place is before 40—earlier than many people think.
Elder Law Essentials in Texas

Elder law is an aspect of estate planning focusing primarily on the needs of families and individuals as they age.
Estate Planning Tips for Aging Solo

So, what happens with your estate plans if you are not in a traditional nuclear family? There is quite a lot that can fall under the umbrella of a non-traditional family, and the recommendations will vary depending on your specific circumstances.
Navigating Long-term Care Challenges: A Useful Guide for Women

Women face unique challenges as they age. According to the Population Reference Bureau, a Washington-based think tank, women live about seven years more than men. Living longer means planning for a longer retirement.
Elder Financial Abuse Can Be Prevented

Advice for adult children, so their parents in nursing homes and assisted living are safe from scammers.