Our Estate Planning & Probate Blog

When it comes to estate planning, a little information can go a long way. In our blog, our legal team explores common problems we see when reviewing estate plans, as well as tips you can put into practice immediately to protect your future.

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A Crackdown on Marijuana Could Have an Impact on the Elderly
The federal government could enforce laws against marijuana use resulting in a surprising impact on the elderly who use it to ... Elder Law

Date: 03/20/2017 Category: General
Seniors May Feel Impact of Tightened Borders
President Trump's policy of cracking down on illegal immigration, could have an impact on the availability of health care for ... Elder Law

Date: 03/18/2017 Category: General
Brains on the List of Needed Organ Donations
The donation of a brain can be valuable to researchers working on neurological causes of diseases. A shortage of available ... Elder Law

Date: 03/15/2017 Category: General
Elder Abuse Law Is Expected to Receive Congressional Approval
Elder abuse is a growing problem but passage of a protection act has been long in coming. Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of ... Elder Law

Date: 03/10/2017 Category: General
Elderly Woman Runs Out of Money but Can Remain in Home
Donations help woman remain in assisted living at 108. Carrie Rausch, 108, can remain in an assisted living facility for at ... Elder Law

Date: 02/07/2017 Category: General
Can Brain Activity Hold off Dementia?
New research raises some hope of staving off dementia by becoming a "superager." Possible reasons why ... Elder Law

Date: 01/18/2017 Category: General
Loneliness May Increase Health Problems for Elderly
There is a cure for loneliness and it may reduce dementia and other issues. The cure for loneliness and isolation of the ... Elder Law

Date: 01/17/2017 Category: General
ER Staff Often Unable to Identify Elder Abuse
Isolated and without regular medical care, elderly Americans who are abused sometimes end up in the emergency room and the ... Elder Abuse

Date: 12/15/2016 Category: General
Chance of Suffering from Alzheimer’s Can Be Reduced
There is no cure yet for Alzheimer's disease, but perhaps it can be slowed. Market Watch recently ran an article with tips ... Elder Law

Date: 12/13/2016 Category: General
Desmond Tutu Seeks Right to Take Own Life at His Discretion
Former archbishop and Noble Peace Prize winner puts his support behind physician-assisted suicide. Desmond Tutu led the Truth ... Elder Law

Date: 10/31/2016 Category: General
Medicare Requires Patients Be Notified of Upcoming Costs
New law requires patients be warned of upcoming expenses from loophole in Medicare law. Congress has moved to help alleviate ... Elder Law

Date: 08/24/2016 Category: General
Elderly Can Be Easy Targets for Criminals
The elderly can be lonely, trusting and have diminished capacity which can make them vulnerable to those who would take ... Elder Abuse

Date: 08/16/2016 Category: General

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