What if I Don’t Have a Will in the Pandemic?

Until now, you may have viewed writing a will as something you’d get around to doing someday. However, because of the vicious coronavirus, it’s time to treat writing a will as something every bit as important as washing your hands and using hand sanitizer, considering the potential consequences of not doing those things.

Would an Early Retirement and Early Social Security Be Smart?

May 14, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning

For many older adults, claiming Social Security early would be a big mistake. It was a mistake made by many older workers, who lost jobs in the Great Recession.

How Do We Test for Dementia?

There is no cure for dementia, and you cannot substantially reverse its effect., However, there are ways to possibly slow its progression. However, you first need to know if you — or a loved one — may have a memory disorder.

Will Mom Get a COVID-19 Stimulus Check in the Nursing Home?

As part of the CARES Act, the majority of Americans, including those who are elderly and on fixed income, will receive a one-time stimulus check from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

How Low-Interest Rates Create Estate Planning Opportunities

A more present sense of one's own mortality may drive those who have not made plans before to begin the process of creating an estate plan. For those who have existing plans, are they up to date? How does the changing economic environment affect prior decisions?

Are Vets Using Remote Mental Health Care During the Pandemic?

Remote mental health care use among Veterans Affairs patients jumped dramatically last month as normal medical care appointments were disrupted and veterans forced into self-isolation because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Digital Assets Need to Be Protected In Estate Plans

The proliferation of digital footprints in our online communities raise demand for consumer tools and options for dealing with digital assets upon incapacity and death.

100 Things to Do While Stuck Inside Due to a Pandemic

May 10, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

100 Things to Do While Stuck Inside Due to a Pandemic As concerts are postponed, sporting events are canceled, schools are closed and tourist hot spots are shut down, experts recommend that even those who show no sign of illness stay home during…

A Letter of Instruction Can Spare Your Heirs Great Stress

May 10, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

A Letter of Instruction Can Spare Your Heirs Great Stress While it is important to have an updated estate plan, there is a lot of information that your heirs should know that doesn't necessarily fit into a will, trust or…

Don’t Give Your Adult Kids Your House

May 9, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

Don’t Give Your Adult Kids Your House Gifting a house outright to an adult child or adding them to the property's deed may avoid the hassle of probate, but doing so may bring along its own slew of issues. These…