May is Older Americans Month. Did you know that President John F. Kennedy was the first president to designate May as a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country? This year’s theme is “Communities of Strength.” Let us review seven resources to help build and maintain healthy communities… Read more »
Reviewed by Alison Hickman, Esq. Do you own a pet? If so, you may want to consider incorporating a pet trust into your estate plan. Just as a traditional trust allows you to set up your assets so that they are managed by a selected trustee to benefit the individuals you designate as beneficiaries of… Read more »
Reviewed by Kandace Rudd, Esq. Is a parent or another loved one experiencing memory loss? It can be tough to cope for both your loved one and for you. Do you feel like you may be trading roles with someone who was once teaching you and reminding you to do your homework and call… Read more »
Reviewed by Kellen Bryant, Esq. Did you know that it is possible to support loved ones and guide important decisions, even if you suffer an incapacitating illness or accident, by planning ahead? A strong durable power of attorney can make the difference. A power of attorney is a written document that allows one person, often… Read more »
Reviewed by Kellen Bryant, Esq. Parents, have you considered the fact that, when your child turns 18, you may lose the automatic ability to make healthcare decisions for them? Regardless of whether your son or daughter remains covered by your health insurance or remains financially dependent upon you, adulthood begins at 18 under the law.… Read more »
Reviewed by Kellen Bryant, Esq. It is an unfortunate fact that many people see Older Americans as a vulnerable population to take advantage of and abuse without fear of repercussions. As a result, millions of older adults suffer abuse, neglect or experience exploitation in the United States each year, which can even come at the… Read more »
Reviewed by Kellen Bryant, Esq. Congress has responded to the COVID-19 crisis by passing a $2 trillion stimulus package known as the CARES Act. The legislation is intended to help individuals and businesses cope with the economic repercussions of safer-at-home orders and other measures taken to stop the spread of the coronavirus. While millions of… Read more »
Reviewed by Kellen Bryant, Esq. For the past 20 years, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health, or OWH, has coordinated National Women’s Health Week. One of its goals is to encourage women to prioritize their health. The second is to encourage women to make a lifelong commitment to healthy… Read more »
Reviewed by Mike Jorgensen, Esq. Legal documents, like most complex undertakings, should be left to the experts. Granted, there are plenty of tasks that can be accomplished quickly and cheaply without an attorney, but contracts and legal documents are things you should not skimp on. Do you have questions on why this is… Read more »
