It’s Christmas eve and I’ve just been catching up on some back reading, including our local weekly papers, The Hook and Cville Weekly. In the latter publication, there was a reference to an article in the November 27 issue regarding hospice. I noted in … Continue reading...
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One thing certain…. Death withTaxes! Estate Planning
The time is nigh! No, no, no…. not time to die yet.
But it is just about time for that fun political war over “death taxes”Actually, there’s really no such thing as a “death tax” Usually what is meant by “death tax” is actually … Continue reading...
Potentially Significant Change to Medicare Benefits
I’ve been reading about a case in Vermont, a class action suit, that is poised for a settlement agreement (awaits judicial ok) that would significantly alter the benefits available under Medicare for skilled care and therapy services. For the better in my opinion. I … Continue reading...
Family Values – Includes Multi-generational families
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been hearing about the “sandwich generation” for some time now.
In my life as an advertising executive (eons ago) we identified the “sandwich generation” as a distinct demographic (or “psychographic”) — one worthy of our attention in … Continue reading...
Long Term Care — Planned For It?
Typically, the first time someone calls me it is because they need a Will or other estate planning documents.
In the course of our initial consultation, I ask lots of questions, some of which is intended to draw out what their plans are for … Continue reading...
Will? or Trust?
I’m often asked by people of all social strata about the need for a Trust. Why would someone need a trust rather than a will?
Like Jeff Foxworthy of “you might be a redneck if….” fame, my short answer is:
You might need a … Continue reading...
Elder Law Mobile – Goes Where You Are
People often ask, where are your offices? Well, my office is whereever you are. I understand that my clients sometimes have a difficult time getting out, or have restricted ability to drive or just plain don’t want the hassle and headache of going to … Continue reading...
The Power of Memory (or “Smell-o-vision”)
I was addicted to tobacco for many years. Gave it up finally in 2002. Have been addicted to coffee now since I was about nine years old. Yep. Nine!
Recently, I was sitting on my porch as I almost always do in all kinds … Continue reading...
Mental Capacity — Losin It?
Click below to view the presentation I recently gave at the Charlottesville Senior Center on Mental Capacity and Surrogate Decisions Makers.
It was a fun day, too bad you can’t see the audience, they were very engaged and active.
Many thanks to Elizabeth Swider, … Continue reading...
Gotta Take Dad’s Keys Away From Him!
If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a thousand times:
“Dad shouldn’t be driving! He’s going to kill someone. We have to get him off the road.”
“Mom’s dangerous on the road! I have to make her stop driving.”
“I have to take … Continue reading...