Elder Law Issues

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Elderly Drivers Can Pose a Challenge for Concerned Family

Posted October 11, 2020 • 00:10:21

We all know the cliches about elderly drivers. As we age many of us experience diminished function. It may be vision, hearing, response time or even...

Mental Health Powers — in Powers of Attorney or Guardianship

Posted October 4, 2020 • 00:11:19

Sometimes the authority to make health care decisions for another person does not work out. It can especially founder on a common limitation: it might...

Pets and the Elderly

Posted September 27, 2020 • 00:08:49

We have written and talked before about pets and the elderly client in our office. But most of that discussion has focused on how to make plans for...

Planning for 2021

Posted September 20, 2020 • 00:14:57

It will come as no surprise that there is an election in November, 2020. Depending on the outcome, there might be significant changes in estate, gift...

Trust Funding 201

Posted September 13, 2020 • 00:20:47

Time for your next podcast class: Trust Funding 201. You signed your living trust (and related documents). Good. You're halfway done. The rest of the...