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Utah Estate Planning

Utah Estate Planning

Covers estate planning, probate, trusts and wills in Utah. By Jason C. Hunter.

http://www.utahestateplanning.typepad.com/
  • Jun 18

    Warning – Your Ex-Spouse May Inherit Your Life Insurance!

    Warning – Your Ex-Spouse May Inherit Your Life Insurance!
    When Warren Hillman died in 2008 at the age of 66, his assets included a life insurance policy worth $124,558.03. For the past five years his ex-wife and his widow have been fighting over that money. [On June 3, 2013] the U.S. Supreme Court…
  • Jun 17

    Planning for Your Digital Asset

    Planning for Your Digital Asset
    BOB GINSBERG, a retired production manager for an educational publisher, is worried that he does not know any of the logins and passwords for online accounts belonging to his partner or brother and they do not know his. At 72, he said his…
  • Jun 14

    Costly Conversations Never Had

    Costly Conversations Never Had
    “Finances tend to be one of the trickiest topics because people do have traditional ideas about what you should and shouldn’t talk about,” explained Amy Goyer, a caregiving expert at AARP, who is also handling her own parents’ affairs…
Rank this Week: 87

Potter Law Firm Blog

Potter Law Firm Blog

Covers estate planning and elder law.

http://www.potterestateplanning.com/blog/
  • Jun 17

    QDOT: The Qualified Domestic Trust

    QDOT: The Qualified Domestic Trust
    The federal estate tax is a concern for high net worth individuals and their families. If you are not aware of the facts and you fail to take appropriate action, your wealth could be eroded considerably via the imposition of this death levy.…
  • Jun 14

    Contested Estate Cases Coming to Reality TV

    Contested Estate Cases Coming to Reality TV
    Ever since the success of the reality show The People’s Court, more and more shows of this nature have popped up on the airwaves. Viewers apparently like to see people who are involved in disputes, and they may have another opportunity…
  • Jun 13

    Estate Planning Shortcuts Often Yield Negative Consequence

    Estate Planning Shortcuts Often Yield Negative Consequence
    Sometimes easy answers can be enticing, but more often than not they can ultimately yield negative consequences. This is something to keep in mind if you are considering estate planning shortcuts. You may hear somebody saying that you can…
Rank this Week: 155

Estate Law Canada

Estate Law Canada

Covers estate planning topics, trusts, probate, Enduring Powers of Attorney, health care directives, incapacity issues and elder law. By Lynne Butler.

http://estatelawcanada.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 17

    5 celebrity estate planning mistake

    5 celebrity estate planning mistake
    Stories about the rich and famous folks of the world have lots of value as pure entertainment; most of us love to read about those we love, or love to hate. These stories also have plenty of value to us ordinary people as examples of what can…
  • Jun 15

    Is your medical care directive up to date?

    Is your medical care directive up to date?
    I really enjoyed this article by Don Shaughnessy, who sure knows how to tell it like it is! In this article, he talks about a client who realizes that he hasn't taken his ex-wife off his medical directive, leaving her in charge should he lose…
  • Jun 15

    Will withholding the Release force an executor to give funds outright instead of in trust?

    Will withholding the Release force an executor to give funds outright instead of in trust?
    What can you do if your inheritance is held in a trust and you'd prefer to receive it outright? A reader recently asked me whether withholding the Release would be an effective method of forcing the executor to pay the funds to him outright.…
Rank this Week: 141

Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog

Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog

Covers Illinois nursing homes and information for nursing home residents, family members, ombudsmen, resident advocates, elder law attorneys and nursing home staff. By Levin & Perconti.

http://blog.levinperconti.com/
  • Jun 17

    Proposed Changes for Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

    Proposed Changes for Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    Nursing home residents are some of the most vulnerable members of the community. Because of a range of mental, medical, and physical issues, each is reliant on caregivers for many of their most basic needs. It is little wonder then that…
  • Jun 14

    Nursing Home Employee Criminally Charged with Senior Neglect and Falsifying Record

    Nursing Home Employee Criminally Charged with Senior Neglect and Falsifying Record
    Obviously all nursing home residents deserve to receive quality care every day that keeps them safe from harm. However, there are times when caregivers will, unintentionally, make mistakes. Like any other human, a worker may accidentally…
  • Jun 12

    Insurance Complications in Deadly Nursing Home Fire Case

    Insurance Complications in Deadly Nursing Home Fire Case
    Sometimes defendants--or possible defendants--in various legal cases are referred to as “judgement proof.” This does not mean that their fault in an accident cannot be proven. Instead it means that the defendant has no way to…
Rank this Week: 168

New York Elder Law Attorney Blog

New York Elder Law Attorney Blog

Published by Ettinger Law Firm

http://www.newyorkelderlawattorneyblog.com/
  • Jun 17

    Beefing Up New York Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

    Beefing Up New York Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
    Over the last few years elder care advocates have issued a steady drumbeat of concern: mistreatment of seniors is on the rise. The rates of neglect and abuse are not necessarily rising, but the total number of seniors affected are--a product…
  • Jun 14

    "Financial Caregiving" for Ailing Senior Parent

    "Financial Caregiving" for Ailing Senior Parent
    One overlooked aspect of elder caregiving is the difficulty of the transition time itself. While some seniors may suffer serious medical events (stroke, heart attack, etc.) which require adult children to manage affairs overnight, in many…
  • Jun 12

    Queens Nursing Home Facility Director Faces Criminal Neglect Charge

    Queens Nursing Home Facility Director Faces Criminal Neglect Charge
    It is no secret that most New Yorkers would prefer to "age in place" instead of moving into a nursing home. For one thing, having access to the comforts of one's own home and the freedom to live as independently as possible is a natural…
Rank this Week: 214

Illinois Nursing Home Abuse…

Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers Blog

Covers Illinois Nursing Home Abuse, news, updates and commentary. Published by Pintas & Mullins Law Firm.

http://www.illinoisnursinghomeabuselawyersblog.com/
  • Jun 18

    Overuse of Antipsychotic Drugs Threatens Lives of Elderly

    Overuse of Antipsychotic Drugs Threatens Lives of Elderly
    Elder abuse lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight a troubling phenomenon in our nation's nursing homes: the unnecessary use of antipsychotic drugs. Medications such as Seroquel, Risperdal and Zyprexa are being given to seniors throughout…
  • Jun 14

    Elder Abuse on the Rise in Nevada

    Elder Abuse on the Rise in Nevada
    Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report that Nevada's Department of Health and Human Services recently affirmed that, within the past several years, the state has seen a troubling increase in the abuse of older…
  • Jun 10

    Arkansas Jury Awards $5.2 Million to Family of Elder Abuse Victim

    Arkansas Jury Awards $5.2 Million to Family of Elder Abuse Victim
    Nursing home neglect lawyers at Pintas & Mullins report of a recent verdict out of Faulkner County, Arkansas surrounding the death of a nursing home resident. The woman's family was awarded $5.2 million in damages after the jury…
Rank this Week: 240

Idaho Estate Planning

Idaho Estate Planning

Covers estate planning, elder law, veterans benefits and special needs trusts. By Mark E. Wight.

http://idahoestateplanning.typepad.com/idaho_estate_planning/
  • Jun 18

    Conservation Easement as Charitable Gift in Idaho

    Conservation Easement as Charitable Gift in Idaho
    When you make a charitable contribution of anything other than money or marketable securities, there will always be a valuation issue. At least, it will usually be clear what it is that you are giving away. A conservation easement is…
  • Jun 17

    Taking Care of Elderly Parent's Finances in Boise, Idaho

    Taking Care of Elderly Parent's Finances in Boise, Idaho
    "When they are having trouble understanding bills and writing checks it might be time to step in, slowly, at the ground level," Kolinsky said adding that if parents initiate a discussion, the ideal time would be when they are in…
  • Jun 16

    Careless Beneficiary Designation Can Be Estate Planning Kryptonite

    Careless Beneficiary Designation Can Be Estate Planning Kryptonite
    “People don’t realize the importance of this,” says Martin Shenkman, an estate planning lawyer in Paramus, NJ. A carelessly named beneficiary on a financial account can cause a loved one to be disinherited, a disabled child to lose…
Rank this Week: 370

CEB blog

CEB blog

Covers practice tips and new legal developments of particular interest to California legal professionals. The CEB blog covers a wide range of practice areas from estate planning to civil litigation, along with posts relating to the practice of law generally.

http://blog.ceb.com
  • Jun 17

    Attorney-Client E-Communication

    Attorney-Client E-Communication
    E-mail is a wonderfully fast and efficient way for attorneys and their clients to communicate and transmit information. But with this new technology comes new risks and the necessity to educate your clients on e-mail security. Protecting…
  • Jun 14

    Prepping Your Client for Cross-Examination

    Prepping Your Client for Cross-Examination
    Most cases are won by witnesses and evidence, not by attorneys. Preparing your client to tell his or her own story effectively is an important aspect of trial and can make your case. Preparation of your client for cross-examination should…
  • Jun 12

    What to Check Before You Collect

    What to Check Before You Collect
    A debt collection case comes your way, but should you take it? There are many issues involved in debt collection that will influence your decision whether to handle a particular debt collection case. First, assess the case by asking: What is…
Rank this Week: 365

South Carolina Nursing Home Blog

South Carolina Nursing Home Blog

Covers nursing home abuse and litigation. By Poliakoff & Associates.

http://www.scnursinghomelaw.com/
  • Jun 18

    Staff Not Being Paid

    Staff Not Being Paid
    At Carlton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Washington Court House in Ohio paid their employees only half of their full paychecks. The home, which employs around 100 workers, said that the paychecks weren’t in full because of…
  • Jun 17

    Medicare Transparency

    Medicare Transparency
    The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that after 33 years, Judge Marcia Morales Howard vacated the injunction that kept Medicare information private. Information on individual doctors has for the past 33 years been considered an issue of the…
  • Jun 16

    New Survey About the Profession

    New Survey About the Profession
    Lawyers.com is releasing findings from a new survey asking parents if they want their child to grow up and become or marry a lawyer. Highlights from the survey include:   64% of survey respondents with children in the household want…
Rank this Week: 449

All About Estates

All About Estates

Covers estates, trusts, tax, litigation, guardianship and elder care.

http://www.allaboutestates.ca/
  • Jun 18

    Deleb

    Deleb
    If you are a celbrity or think you have a chance at becoming famous, then you should think about creating a holographic image of yourself now, while you still have full artistic control.
  • Jun 17

    To Plead or not to Plead: Pleadings vs. Orders for Direction

    To Plead or not to Plead: Pleadings vs. Orders for Direction
    The vast majority of will and power of attorney challenges proceed, at least initially, by way of application. However, formal pleadings can be a powerful tool and may, in fact, be required by the Rules of Civil Procedure. As such,…
  • Jun 14

    Tax deductions for carrying charge

    Tax deductions for carrying charge
    More often than not the costs incurred in the administration of an estate will include legal and accounting fees.
Rank this Week: 424

Deborah Sexton Law Office, P. A.…

Deborah Sexton Law Office, P. A. Blog

Covers estate planning and elder law.

http://www.arkansas-estateplanning.com/blog/
Rank this Week: 521

Parman & Easterday Blog

Parman & Easterday Blog

Covers elder law and estate planning.

http://www.parmanlaw.com/blog/
  • Jun 17

    Inform Executor of Life Insurance Policie

    Inform Executor of Life Insurance Policie
    Postmortem planning is the process of considering what will be taking place after you pass away. Stating your wishes in writing is part of the equation, but the plan must spring into action. If you utilize a last will to state your wishes…
  • Jun 14

    Estate Taxes and Lottery Winning

    Estate Taxes and Lottery Winning
    Some people are insensitive to the damage that can be caused by the estate tax because they are not exposed. The estate tax exclusion is $5.25 million at the current time. If the value of your estate does not exceed this amount you may not…
  • Jun 12

    Small Increases Would Get Smaller With Chained CPI

    Small Increases Would Get Smaller With Chained CPI
    There are those who go through life without planning for retirement because they think that everything is already in place. They expect to receive Social Security when they reach the age of eligibility, and they assume that Medicare will take…
Rank this Week: 520

Wisconsin Estate Planning

Wisconsin Estate Planning

Covers Wisconsin estate planning, elder law, probate and trust administration, real estate law, business organization, and individual income tax preparation. By Tesar Law Group, S.C.

http://blog.tesarlaw.com/
  • Jun 17

    If Death Occurs, What Becomes of the RMD on an Inherited IRA?

    If Death Occurs, What Becomes of the RMD on an Inherited IRA?
    Help your loved ones avoid hassle by communicating and keeping accurate records regarding your IRA.
  • Jun 14

    Can You Transfer IRA Funds to Charity?

    Can You Transfer IRA Funds to Charity?
    For those individuals who have accumulated a lot of money in their IRA, but don’t need it to live one, may wish to take advantage of the charitable IRA rollover strategy.
  • Jun 12

    Estate Planning for Your Digital Asset

    Estate Planning for Your Digital Asset
    Without proper digital asset estate planning and a comprehensive and updated list of accounts and passwords, your loved ones will have a difficult time in accessing and closing your accounts.
Rank this Week: 567

Florida Estate Planning Lawyer…

Florida Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

Covers estate planning, probate, taxes, elder law, business law and employment law issues. By David M. Goldman.

http://www.floridaestateplanninglawyerblog.com/
  • May 26

    Man without will dies and State may get 40 Million

    Man without will dies and State may get 40 Million
    Forbes has reported that nearly 2.5 million Americans die each year without a will. While many states have default rules that define who will receive your assets, sometimes they do not cover your specific circumstances. Richard Blum, a…
  • May 14

    The Advantages of Living Trusts: 6 Ways a Living Trust can Benefit Your Estate Plan

    The Advantages of Living Trusts: 6 Ways a Living Trust can Benefit Your Estate Plan
    Probate can have the reputation of being a nightmare, and many hate the idea of going through this process. If the idea of transferring your assets through probate daunts you, then you will be happy to know that living trusts can avoid…
  • May 9

    The Future of Estate Planning: The Multigenerational Life Plan

    The Future of Estate Planning: The Multigenerational Life Plan
    Over the last year I worked with an intern in our office of a Law Review article for Texas Tech University. This article describes problems with current estate planning and takes the premise that most estate planners have become lazy because…
Rank this Week: 696

Toronto Estates & Trusts Monitor

Toronto Estates & Trusts Monitor

Discusses the complications, pitfalls, and the overall state of affairs of trusts and estates in Canada. By Megan F. Connolly.

http://www.torontoestatemonitor.com/
  • Mar 7

    A Faulty Settlement and Some Buyer's Remorse

    A Faulty Settlement and Some Buyer's Remorse
    The recent decision of the Superior Court of Justice in the Murphy Estate considers what happens when parties to a proceeding settle a matter on the basis of faulty facts and one of the parties suffers from “buyer’s remorse”. 
  • Mar 5

    Some Tips on Paying Estate Debt

    Some Tips on Paying Estate Debt
    One of an estate trustee’s duties is to pay the debts that a deceased individual owed when he or she died.  As I have previously discussed, the estate trustee is generally not personally liable for the deceased’s debts – they are paid…
  • Feb 29

    Expecting An Inheritance? You Might Not Be Getting One

    Expecting An Inheritance? You Might Not Be Getting One
    Investor’s Group, a financial services company in Canada, recently released the results of a survey regarding people’s expectations when it comes to receiving an inheritance or leaving one to others. 
Rank this Week: 689

Sheri R. Abrams Disability Blog

Sheri R. Abrams Disability Blog

Covers Social Security disability law and special needs trusts.

http://sheriabrams.com/blog
Rank this Week: 983

Kraft Elder Law Blog

Kraft Elder Law Blog

Covers elder law issues.

http://www.kraftelderlaw.com/blog/
  • Jun 18

    Four Tips To Borrow Money Using Your Social Security Benefit

    Four Tips To Borrow Money Using Your Social Security Benefit
    This guest post is on a subject that should be approached very carefully. Borrowing money using your Social Security benefits as collateral is risky, and should not be undertaken without advice from a financial planner. The post is…
  • Jun 17

    Featured Link — National Caregiving Foundation

    Featured Link — National Caregiving Foundation
    As a companion to the post last Friday about the Caregiver Action Network, here is a link to the National Caregiving Foundation, which serves much the same purpose. Here is information from the site: Caregiving can be very…
  • Jun 14

    Featured Link — Caregiver Action Network

    Featured Link — Caregiver Action Network
    Are you the caregiver for an elderly or disabled friend or family member? If so, you understand the enormous responsibilities and burdens associated with this task. You can get some tips and advice from the Caregiver Action Network. Here is…
Rank this Week: 869

Nursing Homes Abuse Blog

Nursing Homes Abuse Blog

Covers common problems encountered by residents and their families aat nursing homes and assisted living facilities. By Jonathan Rosenfeld.

http://www.nursinghomesabuseblog.com/
  • Jun 17

    Jury Holds Nursing Home Responsible For Negligent Catheter Care

    Jury Holds Nursing Home Responsible For Negligent Catheter Care
    When a loved one transfers to a nursing home, you expect them to be taken care of as well as you wish you were able to do yourself. However, Margaret Smith found out that this is not always the case. Her 88-year old mother Janet transferred…
  • Jun 12

    Nursing Home Industry Seeks To Protect itself From Lawsuits Arising Out Of Poor Care

    Nursing Home Industry Seeks To Protect itself From Lawsuits Arising Out Of Poor Care
    When you place a loved one into a nursing home, it is often one of the hardest decisions you have to make in your life. Not only do some people feel as though they are ‘giving up’ on family members, but to leave their care in the…
  • Jun 5

    Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit Seeks To Bring Attention To Ongoing Problem

    Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit Seeks To Bring Attention To Ongoing Problem
    David Christmas is taking the Kingstree Nursing Facility to court over the death of his mother. He placed his mother in the nursing home on May 7, 2012, and by October 17 of that same year, his mother was dead. She was bruised from head to…
Rank this Week: 1003

American Academy of Estate…

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys Blog

Provides legal marketing and estate planning legal updates.

http://www.aaepa.com/blog/
  • Jun 17

    Starting End-of-Life Discussions with The Conversation Project

    Starting End-of-Life Discussions with The Conversation Project
    While 60% of people indicate making sure their family is not burdened by tough decisions is “extremely important,” 56% have not communicated their end-of-life wishes. According to this 2012 survey of Californians by the California…
  • Jun 14

    THE ACADEMY’S GREATEST HITS — Session 7, Asset Protection—Staying Out of Trouble

    THE ACADEMY’S GREATEST HITS — Session 7, Asset Protection—Staying Out of Trouble
    We are pulling together THE ACADEMY’S GREATEST HITS—1993 through 2013. There are eight courses that we’ll be offering to non-members at no charge during our 20th year, (members feel free to sign up and review!). Each week…
  • Jun 12

    Beneficiary Designations Are Critical

    Beneficiary Designations Are Critical
    As estate planning attorneys, we know how beneficiary designations can be an important part of the estate planning process. A large portion of our clients’ wealth is controlled by beneficiary designations. Some of it is in qualified…
Rank this Week: 934

Cooper Elder Law

Cooper Elder Law

Covers Ohio estate planning, nursing home protection and qualifying for veterans benefits. By Thom L. Cooper Company, LPA.

http://cooperelderlaw.com/our-blog/
  • Jun 16

    Does my successor trustee need to liquidate the living trust assets in order to distribute the assets?

    Does my successor trustee need to liquidate the living trust assets in order to distribute the assets?
    Answer:  No.  Liquidation of the living trust assets is not required unless specifically required by the terms of the trust.  The successor trustee is typically given the freedom to distribute assets directly to the heirs…
  • Jun 15

    How do you dissolve the living trust?

    How do you dissolve the living trust?
    Answer:  A living trust may be revoked and unfunded by the person creating the trust (Settlor) during their lifetime which will result in the trust being dissolved or, a living trust is effectively dissolved at your death, once all of…
  • Jun 9

    Can I revoke my living trust?

    Can I revoke my living trust?
    Answer:  Yes.  The individual who creates the living trust (Settlor) reserves the right to revoke it at any time. Contact us for a free consultation. DISCLAIMER – Every case is different because every case is different. This…
Rank this Week: 832

The Guardian Blog

The Guardian Blog

Covers abuse and neglect in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and group homes. By Solomon & Relihan, P.C.

http://www.theguardianblog.com/
  • Feb 12

    Bullying in Nursing Home Leads Elderly Man to Commit Attempted Murder

    Bullying in Nursing Home Leads Elderly Man to Commit Attempted Murder
    There is no age limit when it comes to bullying. Bullying can occur in any environment and nursing homes are no exception. In one nursing home an 84-year-old nursing home resident was at his breaking point when he decided to murder the…
  • Feb 6

    Nursing Home Strives for A Comfortable Environment

    Nursing Home Strives for A Comfortable Environment
    A nursing home environment is a critical part to your loved one’s care. Acting as a second home, the nursing home your loved one lives at should be designed to be comfortable and welcoming. In one nursing home, the staff took extra…
  • Feb 5

    Nursing Home Worker Severely Bruises Elderly Resident

    Nursing Home Worker Severely Bruises Elderly Resident
    Working in a nursing home is a stressful position that is not well suited for everyone. When nursing home workers reach their breaking home, it is the patients who suffer. One worker was so frustrated that she caused excessive bruising to…
Rank this Week: 759

Unique Estate Law Blog

Unique Estate Law Blog

Covers elder law and estate planning.

http://uniqueestatelaw.com/lawyer/blog/Unique_Estate_Law_Blog.htm
Rank this Week: 803

Marshall Elder & Estate Planning…

Marshall Elder & Estate Planning Blog

Covers Pennsylvania and national elder law and estate planning issues. By Jeffrey A. Marshall.

http://marshallelder.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 18

    The Disabled Military Child Protection Act

    The Disabled Military Child Protection Act
    Military retirees should be allowed to better provide for a surviving child who is disabled. Right now that planning is made difficult because of the restrictive rules that apply to Survivor Benefit Plans. A Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) is…
  • Jun 13

    Being Sensitive to Hearing Lo

    Being Sensitive to Hearing Lo
    I’m an elder law attorney who suffers from some hearing loss. Perhaps it is a result of too many rock concerts in the 1960’s or too many hours on the lawnmower with no ear protection. (I wear ear protection now, but of course that…
  • Jun 11

    How No-Penalty Gifts can help you pay for Nursing Home Care

    How No-Penalty Gifts can help you pay for Nursing Home Care
    Many people think that you are not allowed to make any gifts if you need nursing home care. But this misunderstanding can cost your family dearly. The truth is that gifts are allowed in many situations, and may be pretty much required if a…
Rank this Week: 1016

Nash Nash Bean & Ford, LLP Blog

Nash Nash Bean & Ford, LLP Blog

Covers elder law and estate planning.

http://www.nashbeanford.com/blog/
  • Jun 17

    Assigning an Inheritance to Someone Else

    Assigning an Inheritance to Someone Else
    Although it may seem counter-intuitive, there are times when assigning an inheritance to someone else or disclaiming an inheritance is a good idea. When there is a reason to do so, it can be done; however, there are specific legal procedures…
  • Jun 14

    Fiduciary Roles in Your Estate Plan – Your Executor

    Fiduciary Roles in Your Estate Plan – Your Executor
    Although each estate plan is as unique as the person who creates the plan, all estate plans contain at least one fiduciary role — that of executor. Other fiduciary roles, such as trustee, agent, or guardian, are certainly important;…
  • Jun 12

    Why A Succession Plan Is Essential if You Own a Busine

    Why A Succession Plan Is Essential if You Own a Busine
    America was founded on the entrepreneurial spirit and it still lives in many Americans today. If you are one of the entrepreneurs, chances are you have worked long and hard to make your business a success. To ensure that it lives on even…
Rank this Week: 1447

California Elder Abuse Lawyer Blog

California Elder Abuse Lawyer Blog

Covers elder abuse, prescription medication misuse and bedsores. By Walton Law, A.P.C.

http://www.californiaelderabuselawyer-blog.com/
  • Jun 15

    June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month

    June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month
    This year World Elder Abuse Awareness day falls on June 15th. We sincerely hope that people stand up and take notice of the growing epidemic of financial, physical, and chemical abuse that elders suffer at the hands of those charged with…
  • Jun 6

    Why Does Elder Abuse Go Unreported?

    Why Does Elder Abuse Go Unreported?
    Elder abuse is believed to be widely under-reported. The National Center of Elder Abuse has said that only one of every 14 cases of elder abuse is reported, while others put the number as high as one out of every 23 cases. All told, however,…
  • May 31

    Medication Errors in Nursing Home

    Medication Errors in Nursing Home
    Elder abuse in any form is strictly prohibited by California law. In addition to physical abuse and neglect, medication errors in nursing homes are considered a form of elder abuse. Unfortunately, due to insufficient staffing in many long…
Rank this Week: 1422

Cramer Law Center

Cramer Law Center

Covers estate planning, probate, guardianship and elder law issues.

http://cramerlawcenter.com/blog/
  • Jun 13

    LLC Owners, Be Aware and Be Prepared!

    LLC Owners, Be Aware and Be Prepared!
    On May 3, 2013, the Florida legislature passed the new Florida Revised Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) Act.  This new LLC act will be effective for every LLC formed in Florida on or after July 1, 2014 and will apply on a…
  • Jun 6

    Homesteads: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

    Homesteads: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
                We recently had to address a question regarding what happens to someone’s homestead in probate when it does not qualify for exemption.  When an estate goes through…
  • May 17

    WASTED WEALTH: $40 MILLION AND NO WILL

    WASTED WEALTH: $40 MILLION AND NO WILL
      Roman Blum died last year in New York at the age of 97 with $40 million worth of assets.  At first glance, that sounds like a wonderful way to leave the world.  However, Mr. Blum passed away without a will or any other…
Rank this Week: 1557

New Jersey Elder Abuse and Neglect…

New Jersey Elder Abuse and Neglect Forum

Covers nursing home / elder abuse law in the State of New Jersey. By Donna Russo.

http://www.njelderabuselaw.com/
  • Jun 12

    Nursing Home Abuse: Nursing Home Employee Criminally Charged With Neglect of Resident

    Nursing Home Abuse: Nursing Home Employee Criminally Charged With Neglect of Resident
    A nursing home employee failed to call authorities when a resident was missing from the facility and then falsified the medical records to indicate that the resident left the facility against the advise of his doctor.  The employee was…
  • Jun 12

    Elder Law Abuse: June 14th Is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

    Elder Law Abuse: June 14th Is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
      “WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY” ; Friday, June 14, 2013 ;  ; GOVERNMENTAL AND UN PERSPECTIVES ; Speakers include representatives from the United Nations,  the United States, Canada and other…
  • Jun 5

    Nursing Home Abuse: Resident-To-Resident

    Nursing Home Abuse: Resident-To-Resident
    A study by the Department of Health Policy & Management at the University of Pittsburgh conducted a study of 249 nursing homes in 10 states and found that most homes experienced verbal, physical, material and psychological abuse. …
Rank this Week: 1106

California Nursing Home Abuse…

California Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Blog

Covers various nursing home abuse and elder neglect issues such as signs and symptoms of neglect, and California Elder Abuse and Neglect Law. By San Diego, California personal injury attorneys, Walton Barber.

http://www.nursinghomeabuselawyerblog.com/
  • Jun 5

    Assisted Living Facility Reforms Fail to Pass State Legislature

    Assisted Living Facility Reforms Fail to Pass State Legislature
    Back in 2011, a Miami Herald investigation uncovered evidence of elder abuse and neglect in assisted living facilities across the state of Florida. Since then, politicians have been working to pass legislation to reform assisted living…
  • May 30

    Staffing Shortages Can Lead to Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

    Staffing Shortages Can Lead to Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
    A recent article investigating nursing home abuse and neglect claims in New York could have significant implications in southern California. According to the Post Star, nursing home understaffing looks to be a major cause in nursing home…
  • May 20

    Depression May Lead to Dementia in Elderly Patient

    Depression May Lead to Dementia in Elderly Patient
    Many older adults who experience depression may see their risks for developing Alzheimer’s and dementia increase, according to a recent article in the New York Times. This is a serious issue for patients in nursing homes and other…
Rank this Week: 1237

Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates,…

Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates, P.C. Blog

Covers Connecticut estate planning, probate and elder law.

http://www.preserveyourestate.net/blog/
  • Oct 29

    The World’s Well Heeled Pet

    The World’s Well Heeled Pet
    There are some good and bad things about human nature, but without question one of the best ones is the relationship that we have with our pets. Though people sometimes own exotic pets, dogs and cats are the most common four-legged family…
  • Oct 26

    Uncertainty Fuels Procrastination

    Uncertainty Fuels Procrastination
    It is no secret that a lot of people procrastinate when it comes to estate planning. The last thing that the procrastinators need is yet another reason to put things off, but in fact the uncertainty surrounding the estate tax parameters at…
  • Oct 24

    Your 401(k) After A Layoff

    Your 401(k) After A Layoff
    Far too many people are not properly prepared for retirement from a financial perspective, and many find that they are not in a position to retire when they reach their full retirement age as defined by the Social Security Administration. To…
Rank this Week: 1512

Alabama Estate Planning Lawyer…

Alabama Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

Covers Alabama elder law, estate planning and estate administration. By Martinson & Beason, PC.

http://www.alabamaestateplanninglawyerblog.com/
  • Oct 2

    What is a QTIP?

    What is a QTIP?
    A recent article regarding important estate-planning tips for attorneys to consider mentioned the importance of a powerful estate-planning vehicle with a funny acronym. The article discussed how a QTIP trust could serve as an important piece…
  • Sep 1

    Can you control your heirs from beyond the grave in Alabama?

    Can you control your heirs from beyond the grave in Alabama?
    The Wall Street Journal ran an interesting article last weekend examining the extent to which gift givers can exert control over their heirs once they are dead and gone. The article reveals several things that might surprise you given the…
  • Aug 5

    Should you add a child's name to your deed in Alabama?

    Should you add a child's name to your deed in Alabama?
    You really need to think it through before you add someone's name to your Alabama deed because it could cause a lot of unintended pain. Theoretically, adding your child's name to the deed to your home is a good move because it's a way to…
Rank this Week: 1527

Elder Law Today Podcast

Elder Law Today Podcast

Discusses legal issues facing seniors and their families.

http://elderlawtodaypodcast.com
  • Nov 30

    The Holidays - A Time to Consider Elderly Loved One

    The Holidays - A Time to Consider Elderly Loved One
    Once again the holiday season is upon us, a time of joy but also stress.  We often visit family members we haven’t seen in some time and that’s when changes in older loved ones become more noticeable.  Some of the changes that may…
  • Nov 23

    A Pension Crisis Brewing?

    A Pension Crisis Brewing?
    Much has been written in recent years about the health of Social Security.   As the population ages two things are happening.  Fewer people are paying into the system, while at the same time more people are receiving benefits, raising…
  • Nov 16

    Another VA Benefit You Never Heard Of

    Another VA Benefit You Never Heard Of
    Understanding the maze of laws and benefits that form our long term care system is a full time job.  That’s why I devoted my practice exclusively to elder and disability planning.  A few weeks ago I was reminded of that fact when I was…
Rank this Week: 1367

Law Office of Donald D. Vanarelli…

Law Office of Donald D. Vanarelli Blog

Covers New Jersey elder law and estate planning.

http://www.dvanarelli.com/blog
Rank this Week: 3291

The Law Office of Alexis B. Levitt…

The Law Office of Alexis B. Levitt Blog

Covers caregiver issues, estate planning, living at home and special needs trusts.

http://www.alexislevitt.com/blog/
  • Jun 18

    Rental Wheelchair Vans Available from VERC

    Rental Wheelchair Vans Available from VERC
    First I’ve ever heard of this concept. What a great idea for people who’ve given up their cars but still occasionally want to get out with family or friends. Love it! Check out VERC’s website for more info.
  • Jun 12

    Shred Day in Stoughton Saturday 6/15 @ South Shore Bank

    Shred Day in Stoughton Saturday 6/15 @ South Shore Bank
    Get rid of those old financial docs. More info here.
  • May 28

    MOLST – Getting Your End-of-Life Wishes into Your Doctor’s Order

    MOLST – Getting Your End-of-Life Wishes into Your Doctor’s Order
    Massachusetts has recently enacted the MOLST program – that’s Medical Orders on Life-Sustaining Treatment. This is a solution to a question that a lot of clients ask: “How do I make sure my kids do what I want with…
Rank this Week: 3501

The Law Office of Michael…

The Law Office of Michael Robinson, P.C.

Covers elder law and estate planning.

http://www.mrobinsonlaw.com/blog/
  • Jun 17

    How Does a Power of Attorney End?

    How Does a Power of Attorney End?
    When you create a power of attorney, you give someone else the ability to make your decisions for you. Whether you’re giving limited power of attorney or general power of attorney, it’s important for you to understand how and when…
  • Jun 14

    Knowing Your Duties as Executor

    Knowing Your Duties as Executor
    If you have agreed to serve as the executor over someone’s estate, there are numerous duties you will have to perform. While each state has its own probate laws that direct how executors must act, here are several of the main duties…
  • Jun 12

    Widow Can’t Access Deceased Husband’s Savings Account

    Widow Can’t Access Deceased Husband’s Savings Account
    A story out of Jacksonville, Florida highlights some of the problems that can occur if you don’t take the time to adequately address estate planning issues. Julia Bolena, a widow who would have been married to her husband for 53 years,…
Rank this Week: 2092

Law Offices of Richard B.…

Law Offices of Richard B. Schneider, LLC Blog

Covers elder law and estate planning.

http://www.rbsllc.com/blog/
  • Jun 16

    Location Matters When It Comes to Retirement

    Location Matters When It Comes to Retirement
    It may seem obvious to say that location is important when it comes to retirement; however, it is important for reasons other than the obvious. Of course, climate and proximity to loved ones make location an important factor, but so do the…
  • Jun 13

    Protecting Your Spouse in an International Marriage

    Protecting Your Spouse in an International Marriage
    When you fall in love, borders don’t exist. At least that is how more and more people are viewing love and marriage these days.  The result is a sharp increase in international marriages in the United States. If you are part of an…
  • Jun 11

    The Probate Process – Why You Should Plan to Avoid It

    The Probate Process – Why You Should Plan to Avoid It
    When you die, your estate will most likely have to go through a legal process known as probate. You may already have heard that avoiding probate is a good thing; however, a better understanding of what the probate process is may help you…
Rank this Week: 2135

The Zimmer Law Firm

The Zimmer Law Firm

Covers elder law, estate planning, Medicaid, probate, wills and trusts.

http://www.zimmerlawfirm.com/blog/
  • Jun 16

    Elder Financial Abuse: A Hidden Outrage

    Elder Financial Abuse: A Hidden Outrage
    Financial abuse is a hidden outrage. People who have reached an advanced age certainly deserve some respect. Unfortunately, unscrupulous individuals all too often target our nation’s seniors for financial abuse. Why? Elderly people are…
  • Jun 14

    Life Insurance Can Keep Inheritances Equal

    Life Insurance Can Keep Inheritances Equal
    If you are single, you may see life insurance as a simple way to cover your final expenses. When you start a family, life insurance takes on a far greater level of importance as a potential means of income replacement.  Life insurance…
  • Apr 16

    Email’s Afterlife: How Do Digital Assets Live On?

    Email’s Afterlife: How Do Digital Assets Live On?
      The last decade alone has seen a tremendous migration of information and personal communications to digital formats.  Like the Zimmer Law Firm, most businesses and individuals now run or visit blogs or websites, or use online…
Rank this Week: 2141

The Elder & Disability Law Firm…

The Elder & Disability Law Firm Blog

Covers estate planning and elder law. By Esther Wang.

http://www.san-bernardino-elder-law.com/blog/
  • Jun 15

    Why Creating a Living Trust Is a Good Idea

    Why Creating a Living Trust Is a Good Idea
    If you’ve done even minimal research about estate planning, you’ve likely heard or read warnings about the lengthy probate process and its costs to your heirs and beneficiaries. Avoiding that process is the main benefit of a…
  • Jun 13

    What Happens to My Pet When I Die?

    What Happens to My Pet When I Die?
    Shelters are filled with companion animals whose owners died without legal documents in place to provide for their care. Thousands of others become strays after their owners pass on. It’s a sad fact that pets may enjoy abundant love and…
  • Jun 10

    How to Make an Advance Health Care Directive Work for You

    How to Make an Advance Health Care Directive Work for You
    It’s doubtful that you’d want a doctor you’ve never met to make decisions about whether you live or die, or how you live or die. In fact, you may even to shudder to think about certain family members making those choices.…
Rank this Week: 2123

Rule of Law

Rule of Law

Covers British Columbia wills, trusts and estates law, elder law and estate litigation. By Stan Rule.

http://rulelaw.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 15

    When is a Gift Not a Gift?

    When is a Gift Not a Gift?
    Law can be subtle. The same word can mean different things in different contexts.The National Foundation for Christian Leadership (“NFCL”) is a registered as a charity in Canadathat provides bursaries and scholarships to students…
  • Jun 9

    Consultation on Testamentary Trust Tax Hike Open Until December 2, 2013

    Consultation on Testamentary Trust Tax Hike Open Until December 2, 2013
    The Department of Finance has announced that the consultation on proposed changes to the way income earned in trusts created in wills are taxed is open until December 2, 2013. Currently, testamentary trusts are taxed the same way as…
  • Jun 2

    Does the Writing in Reasons for Judgment Have to be Original?

    Does the Writing in Reasons for Judgment Have to be Original?
    In a complex medical negligence case, Cojocaru v. BritishColumbia Women’s Hospital and Health Center, 2011 BCCA 192, the majority of the British Columbia Court of Appeal ordered a new trial on the basis that the trial judge copied large…
Rank this Week: 2678

Duffy Law Office

Duffy Law Office

Covers estate planning and elder law in Iowa.

http://www.duffylawoffice.com/blog/
  • Jun 13

    Planning, Prying & Probate

    Planning, Prying & Probate
    When you find out the details about the process of probate you may decide that you would like to employ probate avoidance strategies. If you state your wishes regarding the distribution of property that is in your personal possession at the…
  • Jun 11

    Multimillionaire Blum Died Without a Will

    Multimillionaire Blum Died Without a Will
    Statistics indicate that the majority of American adults do not have a comprehensive estate plan in place. This is rather irresponsible because death is one of the certainties of life, and estate planning involves serious financial matters…
  • Jun 9

    Pros & Cons of Life Estate

    Pros & Cons of Life Estate
    We would like to look at life estates briefly and point out some of the pros and cons. On the positive side a life estate can be used to satisfy certain estate planning objectives. Let’s say that you are divorced and you have children.…
Rank this Week: 2062

Law Offices of Cheryl David

Law Offices of Cheryl David

Covers estate planning and elder law in North Carolina.

http://www.cheryldavid.com/blog/
  • Jun 13

    As Boomers Retire, More Businesses For Sale

    As Boomers Retire, More Businesses For Sale
    The baby boomer generation just recently began hitting retirement age, and as more and more of them begin leaving the workplace they are also leaving behind a lot of “Business For Sale” signs. A new study shows that in the first…
  • Jun 12

    Dealing With the Tangible Property Left Behind by Mom and Dad

    Dealing With the Tangible Property Left Behind by Mom and Dad
    When a parent dies, one difficult problem to deal with is the mountains of tangible personal property left behind. This problem is especially difficult for children who have been named executor over their parent’s estate. The…
  • Jun 10

    Probate Inventories – 3 Common Question

    Probate Inventories – 3 Common Question
    Question 1: What is a probate inventory? When a person creates a will in Greensboro, North Carolina, the will names someone to act as the estate executor. When the will maker dies, it’s up to the estate executor to begin the probate…
Rank this Week: 2154

PrivateCounsel Blog

PrivateCounsel Blog

Covers estate planning and business law. By David Hiersekorn.

http://privatecounsel.com
  • Jun 13

    What Does the Best Chicago Divorce Lawyer Have to Do With PrivateCounsel?

    What Does the Best Chicago Divorce Lawyer Have to Do With PrivateCounsel?
    Absolutely nothing. I know, you’re probably sitting there thinking “huh?” What? Has this guy lost his mind? Well, I decided to take a look at lawyer websites and see whether they were any good. I went looking for the best…
  • May 19

    Website Relaunch

    Website Relaunch
    Allright, so this is a huge undertaking. But, it’s worth it. We are completely redoing our entire website from the ground up. Over the past several months, we’ve noticed the old site slowing down significantly. Often, it would…
  • May 1

    How to Get a Copy of a Trust When the Trustee Won’t Hand It Over

    How to Get a Copy of a Trust When the Trustee Won’t Hand It Over
    While browsing Avvo.com, a legal help website, I saw a question posted asking how a person would go about getting a copy of a trust when they believe they are entitled to a distribution from that trust. This person had already asked the…
Rank this Week: 4929

Vandrew Law Blog

Vandrew Law Blog

Covers asset protection, estate planning, tax law, and small business law.

http://blog.law.vandrew.com/
  • Jun 13

    How to Find a NJ Attorney Specializing in Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

    How to Find a NJ Attorney Specializing in Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning
    Oftentimes, it can be difficult to know whether an estate planning attorney in knowledgeable. With that in mind, in this post, I've composed a list of "due diligence" questions which anyone can ask when searching for a New Jersey…
  • Jun 1

    NJ Disclaimer Bypass Trusts: Title Your Joint Tenancy Property Correctly

    NJ Disclaimer Bypass Trusts: Title Your Joint Tenancy Property Correctly
    I've written on this blog previously about the huge benefits of disclaimer bypass trusts (also called credit shelter trusts, A-B trusts, or nonmarital trusts) on this blog previously. You can read all about that topic by…
  • Apr 16

    Generation Skipping Tax: Don't Blow Off That Gift Tax Return

    Generation Skipping Tax: Don't Blow Off That Gift Tax Return
    Towards the end of 2012, there was a mad dash to set up trusts to reduce both federal and New Jersey estate tax. When the dust cleared, a log of people had been spurred on to do a lot of planning that was often long overdue. A lot of former…
Rank this Week: 4205

Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd. Blog

Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd. Blog

Covers estate planning, probate and living trusts in Nevada.

http://www.wealth-counselors.com/blog/
  • Jun 13

    Think Twice Before Choosing Joint Ownership

    Think Twice Before Choosing Joint Ownership
    There are DIY legal document sites on the Internet that sell generic fill-in-the-blanks legal documents including last wills. Another type of do-it-yourself estate planning involves the use of joint ownership. It is possible to add a…
  • Jun 12

    Life Insurance: Answers to Tax Question

    Life Insurance: Answers to Tax Question
    The role of Life insurance is extremely important when considering your estate plan.  We would like to highlight three commonly asked questions about the tax implications, and provide the answers to them here. I have been made aware of…
  • May 30

    A Brief Glance at Life Estate

    A Brief Glance at Life Estate
    Sometimes people would like to leave behind some type of asset to another individual without giving the recipient the right to decide who receives it after the recipient dies. Life estates are sometimes used when this circumstance exists.…
Rank this Week: 2151

John Rogers Burk

John Rogers Burk

Covers estate planning and elder law in California.

http://www.roseville-estate-planning.com/blog/
  • Jun 12

    Charitable Gifting and IRA’s Under the New Deal

    Charitable Gifting and IRA’s Under the New Deal
    If you are an older American who owns and IRA and is charitably inclined, there is a provision in the new “fiscal cliff” deal aimed right at you. You must, however, act fast if the provision applies to you. In short, you may still…
  • Jun 12

    Driving during Your Golden Years – How to Stay Safe

    Driving during Your Golden Years – How to Stay Safe
    Often referred to as “the greying of America,” estimates tell us that over 20 percent of the American population will be over the age of 65 by 2030. Among other things, this tells us that there will be many more older drivers…
  • Jun 12

    Blended Family Estate Planning – Getting Ready for the Consultation

    Blended Family Estate Planning – Getting Ready for the Consultation
    With over half of all first marriages resulting in divorce in the United States, you are hardly alone if you are planning to embark on a second marriage that will create a blended family. Along with the myriad of other considerations that…
Rank this Week: 2103

Western New York Elder Law Blog

Western New York Elder Law Blog

Covers New York estate planning, probate, elder law and health care issues. By Dutcher & Zatkowsky.

http://www.dutcher-zatkowsky.com
  • Jun 12

    More Seniors Working into Retirement

    More Seniors Working into Retirement
    When most younger Americans picture their retirement, they see themselves relaxing and enjoying warm weather on a golf course or perhaps behind the wheel of an RV. Unfortunately, the reality for most Americans of retirement age is just the…
  • Jun 5

    Does Medicare Cover Nursing Home Stays?

    Does Medicare Cover Nursing Home Stays?
    Many Americans believe that, once they reach age 65, Medicare will provide financially for all of their health care needs. Accordingly, a recent article explains that most elderly Americans are surprised to discover that, in general, Medicare…
  • May 29

    Wealthy Widow Forced to Give Portion of Estate to Adopted Child She Gave Up

    Wealthy Widow Forced to Give Portion of Estate to Adopted Child She Gave Up
    Many years ago, a wealthy New York Widow adopted a young Chinese girl. Ten years later, however, she gave the girl up for re-adoption. Now, recent reports indicate that a judge has ordered Christine Svenningsen to give her former daughter a…
Rank this Week: 4869