The VA Mission Act (formally titled, “the VA Maintaining Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act”) was signed into law on June 6th, 2018, and it bears important consequences for [...]
Respite care is a service which intends to provide a temporary break for a long-term caregiver. It is recommended that caregivers plan intermittent breaks and employ respite care regularly so as [...]
It is a common problem, but nonetheless an incredibly stressful one: the doctor with whom you have established a good relationship over many years is no longer included in your health insurance [...]
Grandparent scams are one of the most common forms of fraud committed toward seniors. They prey on the goodwill many older individuals have toward the rest of the families and their willingness [...]
Sometimes, there are other parties interested in the estate of a deceased person who are, for one reason or another, not in contact with the court-nominated personal representative of the estate. [...]
Having certain estate and end-of-life plan documents in place may be considered ‘lesser restrictive alternatives’ to guardianship if you become incapacitated. One possibility is the Durable Power [...]
The irrevocable trust is a trust that, once signed by the settlor or trust creator, is intended to be permanent. However, just because the trust cannot be revoked following its signature does not [...]
In this series of blog posts, we define esoteric legal terms and explain how they are used in law. The word “fiduciary” has many meanings in law, but the Merriam-Webster definition ties together [...]
The IRS recommends regularly reviewing your withholding so that you can make sure you are paying neither too much nor too little federal income tax with each paycheck. This can help avoid having [...]
A fiduciary is an individual who has a duty to act in the best interests of another. There are many kinds of fiduciary relationships, but some of the most common are guardian-ward relationships, [...]
