AARP reports that, between 2015 and 2050, the population age 85+ will more than likely triple. Due to the growth of this demographic, we will face many challenges ahead as more people than ever will need long-term care. Elected leaders…
The US Census Bureau reports that, in the United States, 38 percent of the 18.2 million military veterans are 65 and older. Additionally, the Census Bureau reports that more than 9 million veterans receive services from the Department of Veteran's…
Knowing the probate lawyer’s role is one of the first steps you should take at the beginning of the probate process, regardless of whether you are the Executor or an heir of the estate. One of the biggest sources of…
When you create your Last Will and Testament, you create a set of legal instructions communicating your wishes regarding your dependents and how to dispose of your property when you die. If you have people who you love and care…
Nobody really wants to think in advance about accidents or illness. But if no advance planning has been done when an elderly parent experiences an accident, then the family may have to make crucial decisions in a highly stressful situation.…
In the United States, the COVID-19 vaccine is becoming increasingly more available. According to the medical community, vaccinated individuals are significantly less likely to contract COVID-19; however, they may pose a health risk to others. What then is appropriate behavior…
Many elderly people who are diagnosed with dementia are unprepared for future care. Once this type of diagnosis is received, preparing for the future can no longer be avoided. If you or someone you love has received a dementia diagnosis,…
When a loved one who has a will dies, their will lays out who shall receive their property, and which person (called the executor) will be in charge of settling the estate. For many reasons, beneficiaries can feel slighted by…
For many seniors in the baby boomer generation aging brings with it new challenges in the form of solo aging. Solo aging is a senior who has no children and no younger (or healthier) family members to assist them as…
In 2018, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the United States Labor Department acted outside of its authority by creating the fiduciary rule and no longer has authority to enforce this Obama-era protections for retirement savers. The fiduciary…