Our retirement dreams are filled with leisure and relaxation, but for many older Americans, financial problems are destroying their retirement hopes. One article addressed some of the seniors’ biggest financial challenges and what they can do to fight back. What…
In spite of the popularity of aging in place, many of us face the issue of what to do when we notice an elderly relative is having trouble living safely at home. Troublesome signs like a dirty home in poor…
If you are unable to work due to a serious health condition, there is a good chance you can qualify for free health insurance and monthly benefits from the United States government. About twenty million disabled Americans currently receive assistance…
While many older Americans want to work, the April 2020 unemployment rate for those 55 and older reached 13.6 percent. COVID-19 restrictions and associated layoffs account for some unemployment increases, but so does the lack of employment opportunities among older…
It is crucial to plan your estate in order to protect your loved ones, no matter what your orientation may be. In the LGBTQIA+ community, estate planning can legally protect against discrimination even if others are reluctant to recognize your…
When it comes to Medicare information, understand that applying for the benefit can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, Medicare is obviously a good resource because it provides medical benefits to seniors who are often on a fixed…
In America, being healthy and secure as you age is very expensive on many levels. The financial toll for millions of the elderly and those families who do their best to care for and support them. Long-term care facilities and…
It is a landmark in the United States to reach 65 years of age, but before this birthday, there is a hefty checklist that you must complete to continue aging successfully. Overall the most crucial thing to do before turning…
As lawyers, we prepare powers of attorney so that our clients can continue to act on behalf of themselves when they are no longer able to do so themselves. But when it comes to actually using those documents at the…
When writing a will, I read that I could leave my property to my children “per stripes.” Why is the law talking about us like we’re some kind of zebra? The phrase is Latin and it is “per stirpes,” not…