Q. My husband is a handy DIYer, and it has saved us lots money, in many instances. Now, he is insisting on doing our Estate Planning documents, including our Wills and our Financial Powers of Attorney, on his own. I am glad he … [Read more...]
Comparing Financial Powers of Attorney: Badly Drafted DIY vs. Well-Drafted Documents
May 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Critter Corner: How Can a Power of Attorney Protect You from Exploitation?
May 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Dear Angel,I was recently listening to a true crime podcast and heard an alarming episode. A woman, Caroline, created a power of attorney for an older man, Charles, and moved into his California home. Charles died shortly … [Read more...]
New Federal Rule Sets Minimum Staffing Requirements for Nursing Homes — the Biggest Reform in Nursing Home Policy in Decades
April 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment
A federal mandate that sets minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes was finalized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) last week. Three final rules were issued to “fulfill President Biden’s commitment to … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: What Do All These Estate Planning Terms Mean?
April 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Dear Raider, I’m finally ready to get my Estate Planning documents done. When I talk to my friends and my husband, all these terms I’ve never heard of come up. Can you enlighten us on some of the common terms used in … [Read more...]
Comparing Revocable Trusts to Irrevocable Trusts: What’s the Difference?
April 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Q. My husband and I have decided to get our Estate Planning in order. We’ve determined that a trust is the way we should go when it comes to Estate Planning. The question is: should we consider a revocable living trust or an … [Read more...]
Check-in Services to Keep Seniors Who Are Aging in Place Safe
April 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Many of us have loved ones who are aging in place, who may have mobility issues and who are at risk for falls. We may not live nearby, and we may find ourselves staying up at night worrying about what would happen if our loved one … [Read more...]
Does Estate Planning Include Financial Planning, and Should Your Estate Planning Attorney Also Be a Financial Planner?
April 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
When you go through the legal process of Estate Planning, this includes you deciding: (1) who you want to receive any real estate, savings/investments, tangible personal property, and other assets of yours after your death; (2) … [Read more...]
