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Aging & Law in West Virginia

Aging & Law in West Virginia

Features a case of the week. By West Virginia Senior Legal Aid.

http://seniorlegalaid.blogspot.com/
  • May 14

    Older Americans Act reauthorization: what's up?

    Older Americans Act reauthorization: what's up?
    U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), has drafted a bill to reauthorize the Older American Act. He is hosting an event in DC to rally support for the reauthorization. Here's the scoop on the event: OLDER AMERICANS SUMMIT WHEN: Thursday, May…
  • May 14

    Now is the Time to Pay Attention to Elder Abuse

    Now is the Time to Pay Attention to Elder Abuse
    “Efforts to address elder abuse are 40 years behind those of child abuse and 20 years behind those of domestic violence” said Kathy Greenlee, Assistant Secretary for Aging (ASA) and Administration for Community Living Administrator, in an…
  • Apr 30

    Unleash the Power of Age!

    Unleash the Power of Age!
    May is Older Americans Month, a time to honor the contribution of elders in our communities. This year's theme is Unleash the Power of Age. For ideas about activities you can do to celebrate in your community check out this page from the…
Rank this Week: 838

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: 4824

All About Estates

All About Estates

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

http://www.allaboutestates.ca/
  • May 21

    principal residence exemption and excess land

    principal residence exemption and excess land
    Did you know there is a limit to how much land you can include in a principal residence exemption?
  • May 17

    The May Long Weekend

    The May Long Weekend
    So it’s officially here - the first long weekend of the season; the start of the cottage season. What does this mean? It’s the right time to start thinking about some of the considerations related to dealing with the family…
  • May 16

    Parents, Doctor’s Apts and More Question

    Parents, Doctor’s Apts and More Question
    Have you ever asked your parent how their doctors’ appointment went and didn’t get a very thorough answer?
Rank this Week: 319

American Academy of Estate…

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys Blog

Provides legal marketing and estate planning legal updates.

http://www.aaepa.com/blog/
  • May 20

    F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby and Estate Planning

    F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby and Estate Planning
    The new film The Great Gatsby, based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s enduring 1925 novel, provides an opportunity to ponder estate planning lessons through the author’s own life story. In his 1926 short story The Rich Boy, Fitzgerald…
  • May 17

    Premier Estate Planning Organization Celebrates 20 Years of Transforming the Legal Industry

    Premier Estate Planning Organization Celebrates 20 Years of Transforming the Legal Industry
    The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, a premier membership organization providing legal education and business support for attorneys nationwide, celebrates 20 years of revolutionizing the practice of law. The Academy’s…
  • May 15

    Heir of Last Resort

    Heir of Last Resort
    If a client dies without leaving a Will or Trust or other instructions regarding their assets, the assets pass via intestacy. Intestacy, essentially, is the default Will for each person dying a resident of that particular state. Every state…
Rank this Week: 544

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/
  • May 15

    Are Premarital Agreements in Poor Taste?

    Are Premarital Agreements in Poor Taste?
    Estate planning involves confronting some sensitive matters.  For many people considering marriage, one such issue is the decision to ask your spouse-to-be to enter into a premarital agreement.  Those who are entering into a first…
  • May 15

    Free Reports: Wills, Trusts, Legacy Planning and More

    Free Reports: Wills, Trusts, Legacy Planning and More
    On the Internet there are marketers that sell generic estate planning documents like wills and trusts. Statistics tell us that most people don’t have a comprehensive estate plan in place. Some of these people finally decide to put the…
  • May 2

    Wealthy New York Developer Died Intestate

    Wealthy New York Developer Died Intestate
    When you die without a will you are said to have died intestate. Under these circumstances the probate court must sort things out utilizing the laws of the state of Nevada. If you are married and you have no children your spouse would inherit…
Rank this Week: 362

Andrew Ewalt's Law Blog

Andrew Ewalt's Law Blog

Covers business law and planning, elder law, estate planning, probate and estate administration, and real estate.

http://andrewewaltslawblog.blogs.com/my_weblog/
  • May 11

    Living Will

    Living Will
    So what is a living will exactly? It is a legal document that directs your physician to discontinue life-sustaining procedures (cardiopulmonary, artificial respiration and artificial hydration and/or nutrition) if you are in a terminal…
  • Mar 11

    Protection For Key Employee

    Protection For Key Employee
    The business world can be very competitive. One of the worst things that can happen to a business is to lose a key employee.  That is why it is important to consider options for protecting your key employees. What if a business owner or key…
  • Mar 9

    Title Insurance Pros and Con

    Title Insurance Pros and Con
    During a recent real estate closing I was asked whether “title” insurance was necessary (for those of you who are unfamiliar, title insurance is a form of insurance that guarantees that no other individuals can claim an interest in your…
Rank this Week: 2565

Armstrong, Fisch & Tutoli Blog

Armstrong, Fisch & Tutoli Blog

Covers elder law and estate planning.

http://www.armstrongfisch.com/blog/
  • Feb 11

    Census Statistic of Interest to Elder Law Community

    Census Statistic of Interest to Elder Law Community
    The baby boomer generation is getting older, and people who are part of this group are reaching retirement age in droves. There are about 10,000 people applying for Social Security every day, and analysts tell us that this volume should stay…
  • Feb 8

    Fiscal Cliff Fallout

    Fiscal Cliff Fallout
    The question of whether or not the United States was going to fall over the “fiscal cliff” dominated the news in the weeks and days leading up to the new year. If we would have plunged over the cliff the estate tax parameters…
  • Nov 1

    Answering a Common Tax Question

    Answering a Common Tax Question
    People often ask San Diego estate planning lawyers about the taxes that must be paid when gifts are given. A common question involves reporting a cash gift as income when you are filing your tax returns. The fact is that you do not have to…
Rank this Week: 3987

Attorney David Engler's Elder Law…

Attorney David Engler's Elder Law Blog

Covers elder law, elder care, probate, estate law and family law.

http://davidengler.wordpress.com/
  • Jan 28

    Documentation of The Demonstration of Love

    Documentation of The Demonstration of Love
    By Attorney David Engler Yesterday, an ICU physician gave me the concept of “The Documentation of The Demonstration of Love.” It is a beautiful concept and especially useful when trying to determine at the end of life, who is…
  • Sep 29

    Director Schaffner Wants Sex Abuse Victims To Hide!

    Director Schaffner Wants Sex Abuse Victims To Hide!
    By Attorney David Engler
  • Aug 21

    KEEPING JAMES BROWN’S DRUMMER OUT OF JAIL. ONE TIME Y’All

    KEEPING JAMES BROWN’S DRUMMER OUT OF JAIL. ONE TIME Y’All
    By Attorney David Engler Michael Georgiadis was a brand new puppy lawyer in Trumbull County back in the early 80?s. Like most new lawyers he cut his teeth on getting court appointments.  Every person has a right to lawyer and one will be…
Rank this Week: 5017

Augulis Law Firm

Augulis Law Firm

Covers New Jersey estate planning.

http://www.augulislawfirm.com/blog/
  • Jan 31

    Longevity Statistics Can Help You Plan Ahead

    Longevity Statistics Can Help You Plan Ahead
    The length of your life is going to be a big factor to consider when you are planning ahead with your elder years in mind. While no one has a clear view into the future you can examine longevity statistics to get some general ideas about the…
  • Jan 30

    Who Will Handle Your Final Arrangements?

    Who Will Handle Your Final Arrangements?
    When you are thinking everything through in an effort to plan your estate properly you should consider the matter of your final arrangements. Imagine the scenario that may exist after you pass away. Different family members may have different…
  • Jan 29

    Fiscal Cliff Compromise Provides Estate Tax Clarity

    Fiscal Cliff Compromise Provides Estate Tax Clarity
    The so-called “fiscal cliff” included changes to the estate tax that would have been devastating for many. If no deal was made to avoid falling over the cliff in 2013 the estate tax exclusion would have been reduced to just $1…
Rank this Week: 3111

Bed Sores Blog

Bed Sores Blog

Covers elder abuse and nursing home abuse. By Fogel & Associates.

  • Apr 17

    Washington Man Charged With Manslaughter After Mother Dies From Bedsore

    Washington Man Charged With Manslaughter After Mother Dies From Bedsore
    While the following image provided by the Seattle Times is shockingly grotesque, it is the best way of demonstrating the severity and cruelty behind the involve alleged crime committed in Black Diamond, Washington on June 17, 2009: When…
  • Apr 14

    Orange County Nursing Home Sued By Family of Elderly Resident

    Orange County Nursing Home Sued By Family of Elderly Resident
    An Orange County nursing facility is being sued by two daughters of a former resident who allege the facility contributed to their elderly father's death. Oliver Shrock, then 77 years of age, passed away four days after suffering a fall in…
  • Apr 10

    Convicted Calabasas Caregiver ‘Laughed’ While Abusing Resident

    Convicted Calabasas Caregiver ‘Laughed’ While Abusing Resident
    A former employee of a nursing home in Calabasas, California, was convicted Thursday of torturing and abusing residents under his care. Jurors reportedly deliberated for less than five hours before deciding on the guilty verdict for, Cesar…
Rank this Week: 4707

Bonfrisco Law Firm Blog

Bonfrisco Law Firm Blog

Covers New Jersey estate planning.

http://www.njtrustlawyer.com/blog/
  • Mar 26

    What Estate Planning Document Ultimately Controls?

    What Estate Planning Document Ultimately Controls?
    A comprehensive estate plan typically includes more than one document. Although a Last Will and Testament is usually the foundation for any estate plan, most include secondary documents such as trusts, insurance policies, and financial…
  • Mar 26

    What Does Estate Planning Cost?

    What Does Estate Planning Cost?
    Over half of all Americans do not have a comprehensive estate plan despite knowing that they need one. One of the reasons people often cite for not creating an estate plan is the cost involved. Instead of thinking in terms of what the cost is…
  • Mar 26

    What Estate Planning Document Ultimately Controls?

    What Estate Planning Document Ultimately Controls?
    A comprehensive estate plan typically includes more than one document. Although a Last Will and Testament is usually the foundation for any estate plan, most include secondary documents such as trusts, insurance policies, and financial…
Rank this Week: 3957

Byrd Garrett PLLC Blog

Byrd Garrett PLLC Blog

Covers Washington elder law, estate planning, and long term care.

http://www.byrdgarrett.com/blog/
  • Jan 26

    Understanding the Clauses in Your Will

    Understanding the Clauses in Your Will
    Knowing about the different kinds of clauses that are in your will is an important part of understanding the estate plan that you’re trying to put together. After all, if you don’t know what the will is saying, how can you know…
  • Jan 26

    Are You Doing Too Much? The Difference Between Caretaking and Caregiving

    Are You Doing Too Much? The Difference Between Caretaking and Caregiving
    As more people spend time providing elder care services to parents or other elderly family members, they often experience stress or difficulties because of the services they provide. Elder care, especially for untrained volunteers, can be…
  • Jan 26

    Learning From General Norman Schwarzkopf

    Learning From General Norman Schwarzkopf
    As commander of coalition forces during operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm, General Norman Schwarzkopf left behind a legacy as a great military commander when he died this December. He also left behind a legacy that can teach us a lot…
Rank this Week: 3101

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/
  • Apr 19

    Elders and Falls: Common Cause

    Elders and Falls: Common Cause
    Falls in nursing homes are all too common, and consequently all too fatal. In fact according to the Centers for Disease Control's website, "Falls among nursing home residents occur frequently and repeatedly. About 1,800 older adults living…
  • Apr 12

    Huge Victory For Plaintiffs in Elder Abuse Lawsuit

    Huge Victory For Plaintiffs in Elder Abuse Lawsuit
    In another sign of just how serious California is about protecting elders from abuse; a jury in Sacramento recently awarded the children of an elderly woman who was abused in a long term assisted living facility, a whopping $23 million. The…
  • Apr 5

    All California Nursing Homes Must Use California's Standard Admission Agreement

    All California Nursing Homes Must Use California's Standard Admission Agreement
    California nursing home residents have certain rights under both federal and California law, including certain rights about the content of admission agreement contracts. Under California law, admission agreements must meet certain minimum…
Rank this Week: 3803

California Elder Abuse Lawyer Blog

California Elder Abuse Lawyer Blog

Published By The Law Offices of Jody C. Moore

http://www.californiaelderabuselawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 3126

California Elder Law Attorney Blog

California Elder Law Attorney Blog

Covers financial elder abuse, elder neglect, and nursing home abuse issues and topics. Published By Steven Peck’s Premier Legal.

http://www.californiaelderlawattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 4382

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/
  • 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…
  • May 13

    Older Patients with Parkinson’s Face Hospital Danger

    Older Patients with Parkinson’s Face Hospital Danger
    A recent article in the New York Times discussed certain dangers that can await Parkinson’s patients when they’re admitted to hospitals. These patients require specific medications at certain times, and general hospital staff…
  • May 12

    $90.5 Million Verdict in Nursing Home Abuse Case to be Appealed

    $90.5 Million Verdict in Nursing Home Abuse Case to be Appealed
    A West Virginia jury awarded $90.5 million in damages to a family who alleged nursing home abuse and neglect back in 2010. The nursing home has taken the case to the West Virginia Supreme Court once already, according to an article in West…
Rank this Week: 788

California Nursing Home Abuse…

California Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers Blog

By the Peck Law Group.

http://www.californianursinghomeabuselawyersblog.com/
Rank this Week: 4679

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
  • May 20

    Keep an Eye Toward an Appeal

    Keep an Eye Toward an Appeal
    Trying a case is hard enough, but throughout trial you should also keep in the back of your mind the need to preserve the record for appeal. Why is it so important to pay attention to the record during trial? It all comes down to a major…
  • May 17

    Second Bite at the Apple: How Unregistered Domestic Partners (and Other Cotenants) Can Still Avoid Property Tax Reassessment

    Second Bite at the Apple: How Unregistered Domestic Partners (and Other Cotenants) Can Still Avoid Property Tax Reassessment
    Do you own a house with someone and don’t want to register as domestic partners, but you still want an exclusion from a change in ownership for property tax purposes when you die? Now you can. Here’s how it works. Under Rev &…
  • May 15

    What Is a Debtor to Do When Judgment Day Comes?

    What Is a Debtor to Do When Judgment Day Comes?
    After a money judgment has been entered against him or her, what can a debtor (or debtor’s attorney) do? Once a money judgment is entered against the debtor, the way in which it can be enforced and the extent to which it can be enforced…
Rank this Week: 3046

Chicago Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer…

Chicago Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Blog

Published By Ed Fox & Associates

http://www.chicagonursinghomeabuselawyer-blog.com/
  • May 14

    Medicaid Cuts Affecting Care for Star Resident

    Medicaid Cuts Affecting Care for Star Resident
    On May 13, 2013, hundreds of nursing home staff members gathered outside of the Thompson Center in downtown Chicago to protest the most recent cuts for medical services. While Illinois lawmakers allege that cuts are being made across the…
  • Apr 8

    The Effects of Filial Support Laws on Nursing Home Cost

    The Effects of Filial Support Laws on Nursing Home Cost
    Recent developments in the area of filial support law have the potential of affecting how families budget for nursing home costs. Currently, 29 states (not including Illinois) have what are called filial support laws on the books. Filial…
  • Mar 14

    The Illinois Financial Crisis May Force the Elderly into Nursing Home Facilitie

    The Illinois Financial Crisis May Force the Elderly into Nursing Home Facilitie
    Illinois currently funds programs that allow 80,000 elderly and disabled people to live at home. However, Illinois foresees itself running out of funding for such programs by March 15, 2013, which is 3-1/2 months before the fiscal year ends…
Rank this Week: 2499

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/
  • May 8

    Medicare and Nursing Homes: The End of the “Improvement” Standard

    Medicare and Nursing Homes: The End of the “Improvement” Standard
    By Attorney Liz Durnell In all of my time working with the elderly, one of the most discussed issues is “how long will Medicare pay for my nursing home?” The maximum amount of time that Medicare will pay for skilled nursing care…
  • May 7

    The Importance of Planning for Special Needs Familie

    The Importance of Planning for Special Needs Familie
    By: Attorney Nathan Simpson Growing up with a brother who is disabled, I know firsthand the importance of estate planning. The plans that my parents put in place now will have a significant impact on the quality of life for my brother after…
  • May 6

    A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two In the Bush

    A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two In the Bush
    By Julian Guilfoyle The belief that it is better to have a lesser certain benefit than the possibility of a greater one that may come to nothing is a decision increasing contemplated by today’s retiree. George Yacik outlines this…
Rank this Week: 2160

Craige Brawley Liipfert & Walker…

Craige Brawley Liipfert & Walker LLP Blog

Covers elder law.

http://www.craigebrawley.com/blog/
  • May 11

    Long-Term Care Insurance

    Long-Term Care Insurance
    Our safety net has a hole in it. If you or a loved one live in North Carolina and end up needing 24-hour-per-day care in an assisted living facility (like many persons in the middle stages of Alzheimer’s disease, for example), you will have…
  • May 11

    Giving Your House Away and Medicaid Transfer Penaltie

    Giving Your House Away and Medicaid Transfer Penaltie
    One question I am often asked is whether clients should give their homes to their children. The usual reason for the question is the parents wanting to get eligible for Medicaid quicker and save the house for the children. The decision is not…
  • May 5

    Quadriplegic Para-Olympian Walk

    Quadriplegic Para-Olympian Walk
    Quadriplegic Para-Olympian Walk
Rank this Week: 5039

Cramer Law Center

Cramer Law Center

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

http://cramerlawcenter.com/blog/
  • 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…
  • May 9

    ESTATE PLANNING ISSUES FOR UNMARRIED AND SAME-SEX COUPLES

    ESTATE PLANNING ISSUES FOR UNMARRIED AND SAME-SEX COUPLES
    New state laws allowing same-sex marriage and two pending Supreme Court rulings on the subject have brought to mind the special estate planning issues faced by same-sex and other unmarried couples.  Marriage comes with important legal…
  • May 3

    MAY IS ELDER LAW MONTH!!

    MAY IS ELDER LAW MONTH!!
      May has been declared to be National Elder Law Month and Older Americans Month.  We think that makes this the perfect time to discuss how we and other elder law attorneys can serve “older Americans” (defined as those…
Rank this Week: 1294

Davidov Law Group

Davidov Law Group

Covers new York elder law and estate planning.

http://www.davidovlaw.com/blog/
  • May 21

    Wealthy Families Can Benefit From Generation Skipping Trust

    Wealthy Families Can Benefit From Generation Skipping Trust
    With a generation-skipping trust you can keep more of your hard-earned resources in the family for a longer period of time. Why would there be any need to utilize an estate planning device like a generation-skipping trust to preserve your…
  • May 20

    Funding a Student’s College Education

    Funding a Student’s College Education
    Some people who are in a position to give life-changing amounts of money to their loved ones may take pause. If you were to give a young person a significant gift or inheritance he or she may see no reason to get an education and make an…
  • Mar 1

    What’s Stopping You?

    What’s Stopping You?
    Most Americans do not have Wills. We have discussed the problems with this before on this blog, but it is a subject that is always worth revisiting. If we did not think it was important for people to have estate plans, then we would not do…
Rank this Week: 781

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/
  • May 20

    It’s Time to Plan for Medical Emergencie

    It’s Time to Plan for Medical Emergencie
    It doesn’t matter what age you are, if you don’t have a medical emergency plan in place you’re putting yourself and your loved ones at risk. Medical emergencies require you to have the right legal documents in order –…
  • May 17

    Have You Planned for Expenses?

    Have You Planned for Expenses?
    While a lot of people take the time to create an estate plan, rarely do they consider all of the expenses associated with settling their estate. To help prevent expenses that reduce your loved ones’ inheritances, consider these tips for…
  • May 15

    Top 5 Reasons to Update an Estate Plan

    Top 5 Reasons to Update an Estate Plan
    You hear all of the time that you should update your estate plan, but what situations require you to update it and what can wait? If you’re not sure, consider these top five reasons estate planning attorneys recommend updating your…
Rank this Week: 3995

Duffy Law Office

Duffy Law Office

Covers estate planning and elder law in Iowa.

http://www.duffylawoffice.com/blog/
  • May 20

    Seniors, Dogs, and Estate Planning

    Seniors, Dogs, and Estate Planning
    Senior citizens face some emotional challenges as they lose loved ones over the years. Loneliness can decrease your quality of life, and it can even result in depression. The good news is that there is a ready friend available to you as a…
  • May 17

    Economic Debacle Impacted Boomer Inheritance

    Economic Debacle Impacted Boomer Inheritance
    The economic downturn that started in 2007 had some wide-ranging impact as we all know. However, one of the things that you may not think about is the effect that this debacle had on the inheritances that baby boomers will be receiving. From…
  • May 15

    Addressing Contingencies Elders Often Face

    Addressing Contingencies Elders Often Face
    On the surface estate planning can seem like a purely financial endeavor. However, most senior citizens experience a gradual decline before they pass away. You are generally not completely healthy one day and dead the next. There are certain…
Rank this Week: 818

Edwards Elder Law, P.A. Blog

Edwards Elder Law, P.A. Blog

Covers assisted living, elder law, estate planning, and long term care.

http://www.edwardselderlaw.com/blog/
  • May 21

    Estate Planning and Beneficiary Designation

    Estate Planning and Beneficiary Designation
    When you put things like life insurance policies, IRA accounts, annuities and 401(k) accounts in place, you are asked if you would like to name a beneficiary. You can also put a beneficiary in place for things like checking or ……
  • May 7

    Estate Planning For Singles – Your Pet

    Estate Planning For Singles – Your Pet
    If you are single you may not have children, but you most likely have one or more pets that you cherish like family.  What would happen to your beloved pet if you unexpectedly died or became hospitalized?  Have you put ……
  • Apr 30

    Why Your Florida Durable Power of Attorney Should Be Updated Regularly

    Why Your Florida Durable Power of Attorney Should Be Updated Regularly
    Many times I have people come into my office having taken the proactive step of putting a durable power of attorney in place as part of their incapacity planning.  However, having put it in place, they checked it off their ……
Rank this Week: 1370

Elder Advocacy Blog

Elder Advocacy Blog

Covers news, legal analysis and ideas on combatting elder abuse and nursing home neglect. By Felicia Curran.

http://www.elderadvocacyblog.com/index.php
Rank this Week: 4562

Elder Law Prof Blog

Elder Law Prof Blog

By William Mitchell College of Law Professor Kim Dayton and Associate Professor Carolyn Grose

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/elder_law/
Rank this Week: 904

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: 2993

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/
  • May 21

    Can you do anything about being left out of your parent's will?

    Can you do anything about being left out of your parent's will?
    Most of the time, parents leave their estates to their children. When that doesn't happen, the child may take the news emotionally. Recently a reader wrote to me about this situation. Her note and my answer are below: "My husband's…
  • May 21

    Did you know there's a limit to how much land you can include in a principal residence exemption?

    Did you know there's a limit to how much land you can include in a principal residence exemption?
    In the attached article from www.allaboutestates.ca, Stephen Frye talks about the principal residence exemption from capital gains tax. As most of you may know, you can sell your home or leave it to someone in your will without you (or your…
  • May 20

    Second marriage? Have a financial date before you tie the knot

    Second marriage? Have a financial date before you tie the knot
    In this post, I want to talk about marriage. Specifically, re-marriage after you've been divorced or widowed. What does marriage have to do with estate planning, you may ask? The answer is: more than you might think. A person in a second or…
Rank this Week: 151

Estate of Confusion

Estate of Confusion

Covers developments in estate planning and wealth transfer taxes. By Hani Sarji.

http://blogs.forbes.com/hanisarji/
Rank this Week: 1449

Family Fortress Estate Planning…

Family Fortress Estate Planning Blog

Covers Colorado estate planning and elder law. By Schlender & Stone.

http://www.schlenderlaw.com/blog
  • Jul 30

    Living on the Edge: Small Business Owners and Retirement

    Living on the Edge: Small Business Owners and Retirement
    Do you feel comfortable with your retirement plan? If you’re a small business owner the answer to that question is probably no. In fact, according to this report by Jules H.
  • Jul 30

    Living on the Edge: Small Business Owners and Retirement

    Living on the Edge: Small Business Owners and Retirement
    Do you feel comfortable with your retirement plan? If you’re a small business owner the answer to that question is probably no. In fact, according to this report by Jules H.
  • Jul 28

    Not Just Estate Tax Anymore

    Not Just Estate Tax Anymore
    Anyone who has been following our blog knows that the expiring Bush tax cuts (including the repeal of the estate tax this year and the tax’s reinstatement next year) have given lawmakers no end of trouble as they struggle and debate—and…
Rank this Week: 1687

Family Wealth Blog

Family Wealth Blog

Covers elder law, estate planning and family law. By Crider Law P.C.

http://www.criderlaw.net/family-wealth-blog
  • Aug 23

    5 Estate Plannning Tasks You Shouldn’t Put Off

    5 Estate Plannning Tasks You Shouldn’t Put Off
    Download PDF of this article here: 5 Estate Planning Tasks You Shouldn’t Put Off
  • Aug 15

    Do You Need An Estate Plan?

    Do You Need An Estate Plan?
    Download PDF of this article here:Do You Need An Estate Plan?   On of the frequently asked questions I get is “Do I need an estate plan?” The answer is: Yes!
  • Aug 8

    An Estate Plan: Do You Need One?

    An Estate Plan: Do You Need One?
    On of the frequently asked questions I get is “Do I need an estate plan?” The answer is: Yes!
Rank this Week: 3224

Fiduciary Folio

Fiduciary Folio

Covers fiduciary (wills, estates, entity representations) law, particularly as applied in the State of Georgia. By Tanner Pittman.

http://www.tannerpittmanlaw.com/blog-fiduciary-folio.html
  • Oct 11

    He had a power of attorney; there's nothing I can do . . . 

    He had a power of attorney; there's nothing I can do . . . 
     . . . or is there?Often, a child or close friend of an elderly person will be granted a power of attorney to help the elder handle her financial affairs. Such power of attorney is usually quite broad, granting the trusted agent the…
  • Mar 26

    Posthumous marriage and the pre-pre-nuptial agreement

    Posthumous marriage and the pre-pre-nuptial agreement
    Imagine that, instead of wedding billionaire Howard Marshall, Anna Nicole Smith had merely gotten engaged to him. Marshall, being as he was sixty years Smith's elder, then predeceases her, and Smith requests a posthumous wedding. 
  • Mar 9

    Estate tax trap for non-citizen

    Estate tax trap for non-citizen
    As Alpharetta, Georgia, probate attorneys at the Tieger Law Center rightly report this week, estate taxes can be devastating to non-US citizens. 
Rank this Week: 3428

Finding your Way through the Law

Finding your Way through the Law

Covers Arizona estate planning, probate, trust administration, business planning, elder law and special needs law. By Robert Michael Way.

http://azestateplanning.wordpress.com
  • Dec 27

    Catholic Estate Planning and End-of-Life Planning – Avvo.com

    Catholic Estate Planning and End-of-Life Planning – Avvo.com
    Catholic Estate Planning and End-of-Life Planning – Avvo.com.
  • Nov 18

    Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The Way Law Firm, P.C.

    Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The Way Law Firm, P.C.
    We are now preparing for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at The Way Law Firm, P.C., (www.wayfirm.com) on December 7, 2010, at 9:00 am sponsored by the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.  What a day to open a new practice with it being the…
  • Oct 5

    Finding Your Way Through the Law

    Finding Your Way Through the Law
    You may notice that this blog’s name has changed to “Following the Way” — and there is good reason for that.  Within the last week, The Way Law Firm, P.C., has opened its doors for business at 1990 N. Kolb Road, Tucson, Arizona. …
Rank this Week: 4469

Florida Elder Law and Estate…

Florida Elder Law and Estate Planning

Provides news and views on current topics in elder law, estate planning, wills and trusts, caregiver issues, probate and estate administration, Medicaid and Veterans benefits, other issues of importance to seniors and their families. By Joseph S. Karp.

http://karplaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 17

    "Permanent" estate tax, right? Um, maybe not

    "Permanent" estate tax, right? Um, maybe not
    The American Taxpayer Relief Act provided just that - relief - to estate planners and clients when it was passed by Congress in January 2013. The so-called federal "fiscal cliff" legislation was hailed as putting to rest the…
  • May 12

    Happy Mother's Day to all!

    Happy Mother's Day to all!
    In this photo, circa 1940s, that's my beloved late mother Beatrice Karp at right. At left is her younger sister, my dear Aunt Pearl, who has always been like a mother to my brothers and me. Pearl is a dynamo still and I feel lucky to have her…
  • May 11

    What happens to the money of a Florida resident who dies without a will?

    What happens to the money of a Florida resident who dies without a will?
    Dying intestate - without a will - rarely creates headlines. Generally it creates only confusion and  unnecessary expense for those left behind. Unless you're Roman Blum. The Staten Island, New York resident's death is making headlines…
Rank this Week: 1165

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 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…
  • May 9

    3 Important Reasons to Use an Estate Planning Attorney to Create a Durable Power of Attorney

    3 Important Reasons to Use an Estate Planning Attorney to Create a Durable Power of Attorney
    A Durable Power of Attorney (DPA) allows you, the "principal", to designate someone, the "agent", to act on your behalf. Depending on the DPA, your agent will have authority to oversee your financial affairs or your medical treatment. Having…
Rank this Week: 366

Florida Special Needs Law Blog

Florida Special Needs Law Blog

Providing insight and commentary on SSI, special needs trusts, and Medicaid.

http://www.floridaspecialneedslaw.com/
  • Aug 13

    ObamaCare and Special Needs Trust

    ObamaCare and Special Needs Trust
    The Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) has tremendous implications for our practice, primarily negative, but is a huge boon to planning for persons with disabilities who have been shut out of the private insurance…
  • Apr 26

    Spell-check anyone?

    Spell-check anyone?
    We're working on an appeal of another attorney's client's case that was lost at a Social Security Adminsitration Administrative Law Judge hearing.  In reviewing the twelve page decision, we find the judge wrote the following (the typos are…
  • Apr 18

    Health Insurance for Persons with Disabilitie

    Health Insurance for Persons with Disabilitie
    The PCIP program is now cheaper - premiums have been reduced.  PCIP is "Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program,"  a part of the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) that is currently available to persons who have been denied health insurance…
Rank this Week: 5083

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/
  • May 21

    Hospice in Idaho Still On Hold From Medicare

    Hospice in Idaho Still On Hold From Medicare
    "The effect is very negative for end-of-life care in the country. The way hospice is designed now may have worked fine 30 years ago, but it doesn’t work now and we need to think about alternatives."
  • May 20

    Inherited IRAs in Idaho Still Require RMD

    Inherited IRAs in Idaho Still Require RMD
    John and Sue were both 75 years old last year. They both took their RMDs for the year. John died early in December. Sue was his beneficiary. She rolled his IRA into her own IRA in January. The question was – “What is Sue’s RMD for this…
  • May 19

    Get Out of Bed & Get Better Idaho

    Get Out of Bed & Get Better Idaho
    We first published this blog in June of 2011. We hope you enjoy it as it is still timely. As we and our loved ones age, we put a lot of effort (and resources) into making sure a hospital bed is available when needed. New research shows that…
Rank this Week: 175

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/
  • May 20

    State Supreme Court Mandates Arbitration in Nursing Home Death Case

    State Supreme Court Mandates Arbitration in Nursing Home Death Case
    The Florida Supreme Court recently made it more difficult for the families of wrongful death victims to have their cases heard in court. In February, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a mandatory arbitration agreement signed by an…
  • May 16

    Accountability for Failed Response to Nursing Home Abuse

    Accountability for Failed Response to Nursing Home Abuse
    Nursing home neglect and abuse lawsuits are guided by state and federal statutes, administrative/regulatory rules, and common law principles. Attorneys working on these cases may draw on any of these in order to ensure proper accountability…
  • May 14

    National Nursing Home Week 2013 - Honoring “Team Care”

    National Nursing Home Week 2013 - Honoring “Team Care”
    This week--May 12th through May 18th--represents the official “National Nursing Home Week.” With many participants, including the American Health Care Association (AHCA), the event is a yearly reminder of the needs of long-term…
Rank this Week: 737

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/
  • May 17

    Northern Minnesota Nursing Homes Charged with Abuse and Neglect

    Northern Minnesota Nursing Homes Charged with Abuse and Neglect
    Elder abuse attorneys at Pintas & Mullins report that special investigators recently substantiated three cases of abuse and neglect in northern Minnesota nursing homes. Only one of the facilities is disputing the findings. The first…
  • May 9

    Financial Exploitation of Seniors Totals Nearly $3 Billion per Year

    Financial Exploitation of Seniors Totals Nearly $3 Billion per Year
    In a study funded by the National Institute of Justice, about one in ten seniors reported being neglected or abused in the past year. Elder abuse lawyers at Pintas & Mullins highlight another significant finding: that the financial…
  • May 7

    Surgeries Increasingly Dangerous in Nursing Home Resident

    Surgeries Increasingly Dangerous in Nursing Home Resident
    Nursing home negligence lawyers at Pintas & Mullins point to a troubling new study published in the Annals of Surgery detailing the risk of abdominal procedures in nursing home residents. Compared to seniors of the same age undergoing the…
Rank this Week: 445

Integra Law Group Attorneys Blog

Integra Law Group Attorneys Blog

Covers debt relief, bankruptcy, estate planning and elder law in Idaho.

http://www.integralawblog.com
  • Jun 16

    Credit Card Companies Cut Deal

    Credit Card Companies Cut Deal
    Credit card companies are increasingly doing something they have historically refused to do -  cutting deals on delinquent accounts for substantially less than the amount owed, according to a recent article in the New York Times. …
  • Jun 5

    Medical Bills A Factor in 62% of Bankruptcie

    Medical Bills A Factor in 62% of Bankruptcie
    According to a recent study by Harvard Medical School, 62% of all personal bankruptcies filed in 2007 were related to a significant extent to medical bills.  Further, the really shocking statistic is that of those bankruptcies where medical…
  • May 6

    Court Halts Foreclosure Sale

    Court Halts Foreclosure Sale
    A court in South California has issued an order halting certain home foreclosure sales.  The injunction – which I believe to be the first of its kind for a broad class of borrowers — prevents stops foreclosure sales on properties…
Rank this Week: 4741

J.M. Reinan, P.C. Blog

J.M. Reinan, P.C. Blog

Discusses nursing home neglect & abuse, medical malpractice, consumer protection and civil rights.

http://reinanlaw.com/category/blog/
Rank this Week: 1737

John R. Vermillion & Associates,…

John R. Vermillion & Associates, LLC Blog

Covers elder law and estate planning.

http://www.revocabletrusts.com/blog/
  • May 13

    Practical Tips for Selecting the Right Elder Care Facility

    Practical Tips for Selecting the Right Elder Care Facility
    Last week we wrote about the different types of elder care facilities and the types of amenities they typically offer. This week we’re going to discuss some practical tips you can use once you begin investigating facilities you’ve…
  • May 12

    How Your Power of Attorney End

    How Your Power of Attorney End
    If you made a power of attorney as part of a comprehensive estate plan, you will want to know how and when these powers end. When you create a power of attorney you become a principal, while the person who receives the authority to act is…
  • May 11

    Creative Celebrity Will

    Creative Celebrity Will
    He also left some of his estate to the Babe Ruth Foundation, which he created during his lifetime in order to benefit underprivileged children.
Rank this Week: 3977

John Rogers Burk

John Rogers Burk

Covers estate planning and elder law in California.

http://www.roseville-estate-planning.com/blog/
  • Feb 14

    Why Timeshares are Valuable for our Economy

    Why Timeshares are Valuable for our Economy
    Roger is attending the GNEX Timeshare Conference in Beverly Hills this week.  The opening talk was by Howard Nusbaum, President of ARDA, The American Resort Development Association.   Among other things, Howard pointed out that…
  • Feb 14

    Why Timeshares are Valuable for our Economy

    Why Timeshares are Valuable for our Economy
    Roger is attending the GNEX Timeshare Conference in Beverly Hills this week.  The opening talk was by Howard Nusbaum, President of ARDA, The American Resort Development Association.   Among other things, Howard pointed out that…
  • Feb 14

    Why Timeshares are Valuable for our Economy

    Why Timeshares are Valuable for our Economy
    Roger is attending the GNEX Timeshare Conference in Beverly Hills this week.  The opening talk was by Howard Nusbaum, President of ARDA, The American Resort Development Association.   Among other things, Howard pointed out that…
Rank this Week: 2964