Guardianship And The Right To Visitation
As an elder care attorney in Chester County, PA, one of the reasons I often get calls for guardianship (and one of the most challenging…
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To Trust Or Not To Trust: That Is The Question
People ask me about trusts in estate planning. They hear about a friend who used a trust or a financial advisor who said a trust…
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A New Law Redefines Who Controls And Receives Deceased’s Remains
In the event of the death of a loved one, often one of the most sobering and difficult decisions you can make concerns the question…
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Learn About Powers Of Attorney And How To Avoid Sibling Disputes Regarding Powers Of Attorney
What is a Power of Attorney (POA)? A power of attorney (POA), allows one person, the agent, to make decisions for another, the principal. “Durable”…
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What Is Hospice Really All About?
One of the biggest misconceptions about hospice is that it is only for people who are actively dying or for whom death is imminent. While…
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Honey, Should We Transfer The House?
Many older adults, without legal advice, choose to transfer their home to their children. For many, this is giving away ownership rights to one of,…
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Medicaid Long-Term Care Services In Pennsylvania: Understanding What It Is
Medicaid is a means-tested health insurance program. It has two main pieces: The general health insurance program that is more based on low income The…
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VA Long Term Care Benefits ~ Important Update
Three years ago, the Veterans Administration issued proposed regulations that were to significantly reduce the number of veterans eligible to receive enhanced pension benefits if…
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What Happens If You Die Without A Will?
Contrary to popular belief, if you die without a will, your assets do not go to the state. However the state will make a will…
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How To Remain In Control By Giving Up Control
Often people call my office and ask: “What do you charge for a FILL IN THE BLANK DOCUMENT.” I will respond (while trying not to…
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A Newly Discovered Disease Called LATE Is Sometimes Mistaken For Alzheimer’s
This newly founded disease may be more prevalent than Alzheimer’s among the elderly population. Known as limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE), it is believed that…
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Learn About A Tax Break For Working Caregivers To Help Pay For Adult Day Care
Adult Day Care Centers and providers offer companionship and care for older adults who need assistance or supervision throughout the day. Paying for adult day…
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