Rules for the HIPAA Waiver Relaxed?

May 1, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Estate Planning, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

Under the temporary enforcement waiver, OCR won't impose penalties for disclosure of protected health information, if the business associate makes good-faith use or disclosure for public health activities and informs the covered entity within 10 business days.

Why Is Estate Planning more Complicated with a ‘Gray Divorce’?

April 15, 2020
Bill O’Leary, Esq.
Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Planning, Power of Attorney, Probate and Estate/Trust Administration

Rising divorce rates among Americans over the age of 50 are causing more conflict in estate planning, new data shows. According to a recent survey by TD Wealth, up to 40% of financial planners say that rising gray divorce rates are leading to an increase in family strife with estate planning as the top conflict.

What Estate Planning Documents Does My Child Need Now That She’s an Adult?

Parents may be surprised to learn that without some specific documents in place, they will no longer be able to obtain information or help their loved one should they be in an accident or other situation, where they can’t advocate for themselves.