Disease, injury, or illness can cause some people to lose the ability to communicate their wants and needs. When this happens, they need someone they trust to advocate for them. You can prepare the proper legal documents in advance. Losing…
Wills and trusts are usually associated with estate planning and passing assets to future generations. However, there is another part of estate planning that doesn’t get as much attention. It concerns advance health care planning. Have you thought about what…
You can appoint a trusted individual to make decisions or conduct transactions on your behalf using a power of attorney. They could be related to personal finances, business operations, or medical needs and used for a single immediate purpose or an…
The Covid-19 epidemic, particularly prompts a wrenching question: in the event of a life-threatening illness, how far would you want to go to prolong the life of someone you love? These questions are particularly poignant for those of us who…
Many questions regarding the effects of a personal injury settlement on your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits or whether you should apply for SSDI benefits while pursuing a personal injury claim simultaneously are situational…
One of the most difficult challenges in life is contemplating one's own death. Nevertheless, it is very important to think carefully about what kind of medical treatment we would want during that difficult time. With medical technology, we can now…
While having open and honest family discussions about your mortality is a sobering experience, it is prudent. Though no one relishes the idea of their demise, with some forethought, you can ensure that your estate plan and healthcare arrangements reflect…
For people across the country, COVID-19 continues to be a harrowing experience. Previously unthinkable challenges, unwanted changes, and devastating losses of loved ones became all too common. Most are turning inward and exploring different forms of stress management. Whether you…
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new drug under the trademark Aduhelm™ to treat Alzheimer’s disease. The drug, Aducanumab, is a therapeutic drug that clinically demonstrates a potential to delay further decline from Alzheimer's disease and…
It is unclear whether or not your parent has a plan in place for long-term care. It is a difficult topic to broach; no one wants to talk about death and the financial realities that come with aging. Instead of…