What’s Happening with Average Cost of Nursing Homes?
October 26, 2023
The cost of nursing homes and adult care grew by 2.4% in July, the biggest increase in any month since 1997. How can you plan ahead?
Estate Planning Checklist to Put Affairs in Order
September 6, 2023
An estate plan can give you peace of mind that things you value will be distributed according to your wishes when you die.
The Benefits of Hiring a Lawyer for Medicaid Applications
September 6, 2023
A good Medicaid attorney has the knowledge and experience to bring more favorable outcomes and to make the process go more smoothly.
How Can an Elder Law Attorney Help You?
September 6, 2023
Elder law is a specialized legal practice area that focuses on the unique legal needs of older adults.
The Legal Documents Needed When Your Child Turns 18
July 24, 2023
We have a new crop of high school graduates getting ready to go off to college. It’s a time of pride and excitement as your daughter or son prepares to venture into the world. Before your 18-year-old heads out the door though, it’s important that you have certain legal documents in place. Accidents happen and you want to be sure that you can act on your child’s behalf and speak to healthcare providers should the need arise. Power of Attorney This document enables a designated individual, referred to as an “agent” or “attorney-in-fact,” to make financial decisions on behalf of
What Should Women Know About Estate Planning?
July 24, 2023
It is essential that women do not surrender the responsibility of managing their financial affairs and devising their estate plan to their family … but take complete charge of this important duty.
Do I Need a Will If I’m Leaving An Insurance Policy to a Beneficiary?
April 14, 2023
Estate planning is crucial to leaving your beneficiaries with your possessions as you intend.
Time to Shred Old Documents; What to Keep and What to Shred
April 10, 2023
The good news is, we’ve planned a shredding day at our office in Salem on Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m! The bad news is, now you need to decide what to keep and what to shred! This event is free and open to the public. We have hired a shredding truck to pull up at our office and shred away.
What “The Sopranos” can teach you about your aging parents
March 22, 2023
Even Tony Soprano has to deal with long term care decisions for his mother. Imagine our surprise when we found The Sopranos to be relatable!
Do Family Secrets Hurt Estate Planning?
March 22, 2023
A study by the financial services research firm reveals just how big a problem family secrets can be, as reported in Financial Advisor’s recent article “Family Wealth Transfers Undermined by Secrecy.” Most asset holders plan to share their wishes and intentions with family members before they die. However, the research reveals only about half actually…
