IRS’ “Dirty Dozen”
IRS’ “Dirty Dozen” By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US Elder Law Each year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) puts out their “dirty dozen” list. This is a list of scams that are prevalent that the IRS wants everyone to watch out for.…
How Can I Plan For Incapacity?
Legal Planning for Incapacity How can I plan for incapacity? As you face aging and the need to make plans for your future, you face having to make legal decisions about many aspects of your lives. These legal decisions not…
WHAT IS MEDICAID’S 5 YEAR LOOK BACK, AND HOW CAN IT AFFECT ME?
Understand Medicaid’s Look-Back Period; Penalties, Exceptions & State Variances Last updated: January 07, 2021 Medicaid’s Look-Back Period Explained When a senior is applying for long-term care Medicaid, whether that is for services in one’s home, an assisted living residence, or…
5 SMART TIPS FOR HIRING AN ELDER LAW ATTORNEY
5 SMART TIPS FOR HIRING AN ELDER LAW ATTORNEY An elder law attorney helps seniors and families Having the essential legal documents in place gives you the necessary legal rights to provide the best care for your older adult, now and at…
When Should I Start Saving For Retirement?
When Is the Best Time to Start Saving for Retirement? September 26, 2020 • 5 min read ByJohn Egan When Should I Start Saving For Retirement? Whether you're 25 or 55, you've probably given at least some thought to saving money for…
The Aging of America: Will the Baby Boom Be Ready for Retirement?
The Aging of America: Will the Baby Boom Be Ready for Retirement? This article is part of a broader study of saving funded by the National Institute on Aging and TIAA-CREF. The baby boom generation—the roughly 76 million people born…
Is My Parent At The Point Of Incapacity?
Is My Parent At The Point Of Incapacity? by Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH 50 Comments Q: My 87 year old father lives alone. His house has become increasingly dirty, but he refuses to get help, even though I’m sure he needs it.…
What Are the Grounds for Contesting a Will?
What Are the Grounds for Contesting a Will? Ignoring State Law, Lack of Capacity, Undue Influence, and Fraud BY JULIE GARBER REVIEWED BY EBONY J. HOWARD Updated July 07, 2020 You can't challenge or contest a will simply because you…
ELDER ABUSE: WHEN A FAMILY MEMBER CAUSES HARM
ELDER ABUSE: WHEN A FAMILY MEMBER CAUSES HARM “Every person, no matter how young or how old, deserves to be safe from harm by those who live with them, care for them, or come in day-to-day contact with them.” —…
Can Women Slow Mental Decline?
Take a job earlier in life if you are a woman who wants to keep cognitive decline at bay in your later years.