Most young adults don’t consider estate planning a priority. Young adults in their twenties and thirties often think they don't own enough to constitute an estate. However, an estate is the total of all you own – money, investments, real…
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new drug under the trademark Aduhelm™ to treat Alzheimer’s disease. The drug, Aducanumab, is a therapeutic drug that clinically demonstrates a potential to delay further decline from Alzheimer's disease and…
Hotel heiress Leona Helmsley left a trust fund for her Maltese dog named “Trouble” to the tune of $12 million dollars in 2007. Unfortunately, pet inheritances ever since have enjoyed a dubious reputation. The Value of an Animal Trust for…
You may have seen a friend or loved one suffer for a long time with Alzheimer’s. In the final stages of this and other dementia diseases, there comes a time when the person can no longer speak, recognize loved ones,…
Elder law and estate planning are similar in concern, but they have significant differences. The Concerns are Similar No matter what age we’re in, life can deliver some hard knocks. Hope for the best, but plan for the worst. We…
Currently, there are 58 million special needs Americans five years of age or older, which is the single greatest minority in the nation. The majority of federal and state benefits available to help persons with disabilities are needs-based, meaning income…
The need for estate planning becomes more and more critical as we age. Many people avoid estate planning because they do not want to think about the end of life, failing health, or disability. Others believe that an estate plan…
Retirement planning is becoming more of a reality for Gen Xers as they journey into their 40s and 50s. There are many things to consider, including finances, investments, insurance policies, legal documents, living arrangements, and healthcare. It is advisable to…
Outside Winnie’s nursing home room, Kevin stands teary-eyed. The medical staff just finished inserting a feeding tube into Winnie – an act Kevin knew she didn’t want. Unfortunately, Winnie couldn’t express her wishes due to advanced dementia, and she had…
It can be a struggle for the entire family when a loved one starts to lose his or her memory. The person who has been the head of the family may soon fade from the person they once were, leaving…