Nov 7, 2017 | Durable Power of Attorney, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medical Power of Attorney, Veterans
Here is a collection of various pieces of information Veterans and family members may find useful. Veterans’ Day Deals. In addition to discounts normally provided to Veterans in stores such as Home Depot, there are a number of special discounts or free meals...Mar 7, 2017 | HIPAA Release, Long-Term Care Planning, Medical Power of Attorney
The area of elder law and special needs planning is constantly evolving. On November 8, 2016, Colorado joined a handful of states—Washington, Oregon, California and Vermont—that have Death with Dignity laws, or physician-aid-in-dying laws. (Montana also allows it...Sep 28, 2016 | Estate Planning, Healthcare Planning, HIPAA Release, Medical Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills
For unmarried couples, estate planning is indispensable When married couples neglect to prepare an estate plan, state intestacy law provides one for them. It may not be the plan they would have designed, but at least it offers some measure of financial security...Aug 26, 2016 | Advance Directives, Declaration of Guardian, Directive to Physicians, HIPAA Release, Medical Power of Attorney
HAPPY BACK TO SCHOOL! I want to start off by first saying I do love my munchkin. However, by the beginning of August, we were both ready for some time apart. He was looking forward to going back to school. I know attention spans are short these days and you are...Jul 7, 2016 | Directive to Physicians, Durable Power of Attorney, Elder Fraud, Medical Power of Attorney
The benefits of a highly detailed, comprehensive power of attorney are numerous. Unfortunately, many powers of attorney are more general in nature and can actually cause more problems than they solve, especially for our senior population. This newsletter highlights...Oct 23, 2015 | Advisors, Directive to Physicians, Healthcare Planning, HIPAA Release, Medical Power of Attorney, VA Disability
Many times, this means adult children who have been given power of attorney, as well as other loved ones who pitch in to help when something is needed. These caregivers often spend so much time with the senior, they are privy to unpleasant situations such as...