Am I a Senior Citizen?

There is no clearly defined age when you become a senior citizen. Some people might consider themselves seniors when they retire from the workplace, sign up for Social Security or begin to spend their retirement savings, but others aren't ready to call themselves a senior citizen yet.

What Should I Do When My Spouse Dies?

While no one is ever ready to lose a loved one, proper planning in advance of a loss may help ensure that finances may be one less concern during such a trying time.

What Should I Remember when My Parents Move in with Me?

Moving elderly parents into your home can bring daunting challenges and unexpected closeness. Over the past 20 years, parents living with their adult children has become increasingly common.

Should I Worry about Medicaid Estate Recovery?

Should I Worry about Medicaid Estate Recovery? What is It? The Medicaid Estate Recovery Program (MERP) may be used to recoup costs paid toward long-term care. It’s designed to help make the program affordable for the government, but it can…

Don’t Wait Until Your Parents Become Incapacitated to Plan for Your Future!

May 24, 2021
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning

Don't Wait Until Your Parents Become Incapacitated to Plan for Your Future! Don't Wait Until Your Parents Become Incapacitated to Plan for Your Future! Have you ever been concerned about an older relative who seems to be making bad decisions?…

I’m NOT in a Low-Income Bracket, I Couldn’t Possibly Qualify for Medicaid, Think Again!

May 19, 2021
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning, Power of Attorney

I’m NOT in a Low-Income Bracket, I Couldn’t Possibly Qualify for Medicaid, Think Again! I’m NOT in a Low-Income Bracket, I Couldn’t Possibly Qualify for Medicaid, Think Again! Think you make too much money to be eligible for Medicaid? Have…

What Can You Do to Help Support the Seniors You Love Right Now?

May 6, 2021
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Long-Term Care Planning, Power of Attorney, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

What Can You Do to Help Support the Seniors You Love Right Now? From Focus on the Family.com Assisting Aging Loved Ones With Estate Planning What Can You Do to Help Support the Seniors You Love Right Now? Do you…

Springing Power of Attorney, Can an Agent Acts Under it Before the Principal is Incapacitated?

May 1, 2021
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney

The Case of an Agent that Acts Under a Springing Power of Attorney Before the Principal is Incapacitated APRIL 28, 2021 By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US Medicaid Planning, Elder Law The Case of an Agent that Acts Under a Springing Power of Attorney…

What Is Elder Law?

April 24, 2021
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney

What Is Elder Law? BY JULIE GARBER Updated September 17, 2020 What Is Elder Law? Elder law is a field of law dealing with the unique legal issues that affect older adults. Understand how elder law works through an example,…

Exercise May Help Slow Cognitive Decline in Some People with Parkinson’s Disease

Exercise May Help Slow Cognitive Decline in Some People with Parkinson’s Disease Exercise May Help Slow Cognitive Decline in Some People with Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson's disease can and often does affect thinking and memory skills. Actually, these problems are "among…