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Yesterday we discussed the various programs, agencies, options available to help families with aging seniors. In addition to assistance programs, it is important for caregivers of older adults to make sure that their loved one’s wishes will be met at the end of life or if the older adult becomes…
Being a caregiver to an older adult can be very rewarding for both the caregiver and the person receiving the care. However, being a caregiver also is hard work. It’s hard mentally, emotionally, physically and sometimes financially, as well. However, certain programs and actions can sometimes make caring for an…
When American Top 40 legend Casey Kasem’s daughter, Kerri Kasem, appeared in front of a Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge this past Monday, she told the Court she believed her 82 year old father had been “kidnapped“. Prior to the disappearance the radio icon, who suffers from Lewy body…
Recent economic times caused many people to take on a lot of home projects that they otherwise would have hired out to a handyman. While some do-it-yourself (DIY) projects turned out alright, people often found that seemingly easy projects were significantly more complicated than they had anticipated. Worse yet, sometimes…
There is growing discussion about elder caregiving in America and across the world. As the population ages, much more attention is being paid to how seniors are treated when their health falters and their ability to care fully for themselves wanes. In general, there is a rough assumption that many…
To challenge the validity of a prenuptial agreement, one looks to see if any of the above elements were abused or not satisfied. This can include– 1. Duress- A prenuptial agreement can be voided if one party was pressured or coerced into signing it. Duress also can be shown if…
Elder financial exploitation is a nuanced term for a growing problem–the financial abuse of the elderly. Financial abuse of the elderly is a growing concern in today’s society. There are more senior citizens now than ever before and many of them are institutionalized or require help to get by in…
Every year, over 2 million people get married in the United States. In the same year, almost 900,000 people get divorced. Broken down even further, approximately 50% of all first marriages, 67% of all second marriages, and 74% of all third marriages end in divorce. With these statistics, it should…
Many people know that having a will is necessary in order to properly ensure the deceased’s wishes are followed and desired transfers are carried out once they are gone. However, the importance of having the proper documentation in place does not end there. Careful estate planning is crucial to a…
While many New York residents familiar with and have an existing will in place in the event of their death, most people do not realize that estate planning documents extend far beyond a last will and testament. The world of estate planning documents includes not only living wills and advanced…