Social Security Benefits – The Strategies
Last month, we discussed the basics of Social Security and also discussed that married couples have several options when deciding when to take their benefits. This month, we will describe two [...]
Over My Dead Body
While it may not be the cheeriest topic for a new year’s article, disposition of remains after a person passes away is something that will affect everyone at some time and there are specific laws [...]
In Assisted Living Services, Caregivers, General Estate Planning, Home Health Services, Skilled Nursing Care
Posted Choosing a Nursing Home: A Caregiver’s Guide
Everyone fears the day when we unable to take care of our aging parents anymore. It leaves adult children feeling overwhelmed and heartbroken. A few of the most complicated decisions they face is [...]
In Alzheimer's Disease, Assisted Living Services, Caregivers, Category: Special Needs Planning, Estate Planning Awareness, General Elder Law, General Estate Planning, Home Health Services, Skilled Nursing Care
Posted Leeza Gibson Shares Advice to Caregivers
After losing her mother and grandmother to Alzheimer’s, Leeza Gibson of Dancing with Stars and Entertainment Tonight, was inspired to take on a new role. As the AARP’s new Ambassador for Care, [...]
Religion Plays Role in Health Care Directive
According to a Wall Street Journal Health blog, research proves that advance communication of one’s wishes about end-of-life decisions to loved ones can greatly relieve stress on families placed [...]
October is Special Needs Law Month
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys has designated October as Special Needs month. Elder law attorneys, nation-wide, provide an enormous amount of legal education to their local [...]
Mysterious Heiress Victim of Elder Abuse?
Reclusive heiress, Hugette Clark, daughter of copper tycoon and former U.S. Senator, William Clark, passed away in May leaving behind an estate that is estimated at over $400 million. The estate [...]
Planning for Your Child and Gradchild’s College Education – 529 Plans
Almost every time I pick up the newspaper I read about funding cuts or tuition hikes for Louisiana colleges and students. For those of us with college-aged students, the good news is that TOPS [...]
Estate Planning and Baseball
While most grandparents go to their grandchild’s baseball game and think about them hitting the ball out of the park or making a fantastic diving catch, when I attended my granddaughter’s [...]
Making Fun Accessible to All
Morgan’s Wonderland, a theme park located outside of San Antonio,TX, is unlike any other theme park in the world. While it has rides and attractions like most, it is designed and accessible [...]