While Planning, Provide Care for Your Pet?

February 16, 2020

The best way to take precautions and ensure your pet will be well cared for is by doing some estate planning.

An Inheritance and Divorce?

December 4, 2019

An issue that frequently arises is the treatment of an inheritance received by a spouse during the marriage. The basic rule is that any property received via gift or inheritance during the marriage is exempt from equitable distribution.

When Names Change, You Should Update Estate Planning Documents?

November 20, 2019

The fact is people’s names often change. People get married and divorced, or sometimes they just legally change their names.

Sharing Legal Documents and Passwords

November 18, 2019

Safe and shareable password storage is vital in today’s computerized world. The old solution–writing down passwords on paper set next to your keyboard–is not safe, not adequate, and not shareable.

Assemble Your Team to Prevent Falling Injuries

November 13, 2019

Many different factors can cause falls, so your team should include several people who can assess various aspects of your life that could contribute to falls.

You Can Protect Pets with a Pet Trust

November 4, 2019

For most people, pets aren’t just animals–they’re the excited ‘hello’ when we get home from a long day of work, our jogging partners, our best friends, and part of the family.

Seniors on Smartphones

October 28, 2019

Increasingly, families will encounter similar concerns as older adults become reliant on computers, cellphones, and tablets: With cognitive impairment, these devices become difficult to use, and, in some cases, problematic.

How Will New Legislation Update SSI?

October 21, 2019

Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives are looking to significantly increase that ceiling, with a bill introduced this month that would raise SSI’s asset limit to $10,000 for an individual and $20,000 for couples.

What About Creditor Claims Against Jeffrey Epstein’s Estate?

September 30, 2019

Generally, when settling an estate, debts and expenses are paid first, charitable and spousal transfers follow, and applicable estate taxes are levied afterward.

Over-Medicated Nursing Home Residents

September 10, 2019

In addition to the assault on the resident’s dignity and the administration of drugs without informed consent, the misuse of anti-psychotic drugs can kill a senior, particularly one who suffers from dementia.

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