Estate Planning Starts in Your Twenties
Often people put off wills and other estate planning until they are middle-aged. In this video, I talk about why it is better to get...
You May Soon Be Able to Sign Your Will Electronically
The Electronic Wills Act represents the first step in an attempt to modernize the practice by which individuals execute their wills.
When Your Employer Becomes Hostile About Your Work Injury Claim, Be Sure to Document Everything
Unfortunately, there are a lot of employees who don't handle a report of a claim properly. Instead, once an injury is reported, they eng
Understanding Continuing Care Retirement Communities
These communities offer the array of care options necessary as seniors move through the stages of living that include independent or assiste
Yes, You Can Get Evicted from a Nursing Home
Nursing home evictions - or "force discharges" - are a lot more common than you would think. While there are federal regulations that...
Good Reasons to Take Your Social Security Retirement Early
It is not always optimal, but there are some good reasons to take your social security benefit early.
Managing a Loved One's Finances: The Options
The key to ensuring that an elderly person's finances are taken care of as they lose the ability to do it themselves is advanced plannin
The Legal Principle You MUST Understand if You Have an Aging Loved One
When the time comes to execute the documents needed to allow a family member to take over the decisions of an elderly person, it is often to
Women Should Think About These Things When Planning for Retirement
For women, securing enough retirement income can be a daunting proposition. Generally speaking, women face two significant hurdles to...
Want to Prevent the Financial Abuse of an Elderly Loved One? Do These Three Things.
As I've indicated before, financial abuse of the elderly is a growing problem. This portion of the population can be exploited by...
