Jun 18, 2021 | Estate Planning
A Caring.com wills survey shows the number of Americans with a will has had a minimal increase of only 2.5 percent over the past year. Overall, the percentage of those with a will continues to decline, 33 percent in 2021 versus 42 percent in 2017. The COVID-19... 
May 14, 2021 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning
A certified elder law attorney (CELA) specializes as a legal advocate for aging adults and their loved ones. Elder law encompasses a wide range of legal matters affecting an older or disabled person. Issues related to guardianship, retirement, health care including... 
May 14, 2021 | Estate Planning
The wildlife expert, author, guest TV personality, and TV producer- Jack Hanna is retiring from work and public life because he has dementia. Known as “Jungle” Jack, he left the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, where he served as director, then director... 
Apr 23, 2021 | Estate Planning
Here’s the basic idea behind trusts, to help you understand why you might or might not need one. What is a Trust? Think of a trust like a treasure chest. You originally bought property or earned money in your own name. You then transfer those assets into the trust’s... 
Apr 2, 2021 | Elder Law, Social Security
It is nothing short of a national tragedy; 45 percent of aging Americans are not making it financially to meet their most basic needs. Many of these older adults must routinely shuffle their available resources in an attempt to keep quality health care, a roof over... 
Mar 19, 2021 | Estate Planning
A living will is an essential document that lays out your preferences for life-sustaining medical treatment. It is often accompanied by a health-care proxy or power of attorney, which allows someone to make treatment decisions for you if you are incapacitated...