Sometimes even having a will is not enough.
Most people do not want their finances released to the public. However, if they are not careful with their estate plan, their financial world will become an open book, according to...
Identity Thieves Continue to Aim at Seniors
Despite strong efforts by scammers, it is still possible to stay safe.
We are all vulnerable to identity thieves but much of the action seems to focus against seniors, according to My Prime Time News in “Senior Identity Theft: How to...
Thinking about Aging? Will You Need Long Term Care?
On average, men need help for 2.2 years, while women need help for 3.7 years.
Many people will end up needing assistance to care for themselves, as they become elderly and that help may not be provided by their...
10 Documents that Put You on the Road to Adulthood
Don’t procrastinate on some of the larger issues in life.
It is often easy to become wrapped up in the day-to-day issues of everyday life. However, it is important to note that if you don’t plan on what will...
Nursing Home Care Is a Problem that Should Be Addressed
Tom has health care issues and Louise can no longer care for him.
Tom and Louise have been married for half a century and live in the same home they bought when first married. They are worried about possible...
Unmarried Couples without Wills Can Face Some Challenges
Rights can become complicated, if there is no estate plan or will.
If you and your partner are an unmarried couple, there’s a good chance you are going to face some difficulties when it comes to medical decisions...
Lost Track of Your Retirement Benefits?
Changed jobs? Moved around? Don’t know where your accounts are located?
There may be more retirement money out there for you, if you have changed jobs during your lifetime and haven’t kept track of the accounts, according to the Albany...
Some Retirement Errors Can Be Fixed while Others Cannot
There are mistakes that can be avoided, and others may still be fixed. However, it is better to get it right the first time.
You can spend a lot of time planning for retirement. However, you can still make...
Reasons to hire a CELA®
As we age we face issues, dilemmas, predicaments that too often our life experiences haven’t prepared us for. This includes issues related to health care, long term care planning, guardianship, retirement, Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, and other important matters. Elder law attorneys specialize...
Passing on Vacation Home? Do They Really Want It?
If you are going to pass it on, you probably want to pass it on sooner rather than later.
You can pass on a gift of $11.4 million under the new tax laws, without paying federal estate tax. However,...