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Exactly What Situations Are Covered by a Living Will?

Exactly What Situations Are Covered by a Living Will?

The living will is a legal document that describes your medical preferences if you can’t make those decisions for yourself. Incapacity can happen for many reasons, including an accident, an illness rendering you too sick to communicate, dementia, anesthesia, a…

A Guide to Understanding Gift Taxes

A Guide to Understanding Gift Taxes

Transferring assets, cash or property, without receiving anything of equal value is subject to gift tax. The asset has to be of a certain value for the tax to apply; otherwise, it falls under the gift tax exclusion, either annual…

Understanding Taxes on Special Needs Trusts

Understanding Taxes on Special Needs Trusts

Special needs trusts are often established and funded by families caring for someone with special needs. It can provide peace of mind to improve a family member’s future quality of life without jeopardizing their eligibility for government benefits. However, families…

The Tragic Legacy of Larry King

The Tragic Legacy of Larry King

Larry King had seven wives and five children during his legendary talk show career. He died at age 87 on January 23, 2021, after contracting Covid and then succumbing to an infection. Immediately after his death, his estate went straight…

Elder Law Attorney: What Do They Do?

Elder Law Attorney: What Do They Do?

Elder law deals with legal issues affecting older or disabled people. Attorneys who practice elder law advocate for and create legal plans to assist seniors, and their loved ones, in living better lives. Elder law may include planning for retirement,…

New Trends in Living Options for Seniors

New Trends in Living Options for Seniors

Housing options for seniors are undergoing exciting changes. In 2018 senior housing occupancy fell to an eight-year low, even as the senior population continues to increase, as competition for the younger baby boomer market is ramping up and forcing a…

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