Jul 31, 2020 | Estate Planning, Medical Power of Attorney
The recent pandemic has left many unprepared and confused as coronavirus put many at risk. There are numerous reports of shortages of antibacterial hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, and even toilet paper. While we can’t predict when something like COVID-19 might... 
Mar 10, 2020 | Caregiving, Directive to Physicians, Elder Law, Healthcare Planning, Long-Term Care Planning, Medical Power of Attorney
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes a progression of symptoms including body tremors, limb rigidity, Bradykinesia (slow movement), as well as balance and gait problems. The cause of Parkinson’s disease (PD) remains largely unknown. One... 
Aug 21, 2019 | Healthcare Planning, Long-Term Care Planning, Medicaid Planning, Medical Power of Attorney
The findings from a ten-year study by the Journal of the America Medical Association (JAMA) reports of a link between hearing loss and health risks. The risks include a 50 percent greater risk of dementia, a 40 percent greater risk of developing depression and nearly...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...