Legal disputes arising during the probate process, the legal process of administering a deceased person’s estate, are known as probate litigation. When someone passes away, their assets and debts must be settled and distributed according to their valid will or…
On May 11, 2023, the Covid Public Health Emergency (PHE) was formally ended by the federal government. The conclusion of the PHE also ended a requirement of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) that kept people continuously enrolled in…
America has three major housing issues for seniors: affordability, physical accessibility, and access to medical care and other services. There is a need for creative solutions to housing.
Traditional or Orthodox views of Jewish estate planning require young Jewish families to contemplate how they wish to address religious issues in their financial and estate plans. There are several Judaism branches, including Conservative, Reform, and Reconstructionist. Interpreting the following…
The Torah’s rules have a predominantly male order of inheritance, and Jewish men who wish to leave assets to their wives and daughters must create an estate plan that goes beyond a last will and testament. The problem stems from…
The new federal and state laws are requiring a more dynamic approach to estate planning in order to efficiently manage and disperse a person’s estate. These laws affect estate planning tax, trust, and charitable strategies, and the higher your net…
In 2018, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released the internal rankings of VA nursing homes nationwide as part of its commitment to greater transparency. The 5-star ranking system helps veterans and their families to locate the best facility possible…
Organ donation is a deeply personal topic that involves ethical, religious, and cultural considerations. Within the Jewish community, the subject of organ donation has been a matter of contemplation and debate, reflecting the diverse range of beliefs and interpretations within…
Those who have pets understand how much joy and comfort they provide. Since you love them, you give them the best life you can. But what if you were suddenly unable to care for them? Who would care for your…
It is most people’s dream to live a long and healthy life. Wisdom is one of the reasons why we admire senior citizens. However, their long life often comes with the grief of outliving their spouses, friends, and sometimes their…