Archives: March 2021

How to Bring Up Estate and Long-Term Care Planning with Aging Parents

03/22
Four out of five people believe it is important to talk with loved ones about aging and death and yet only one third of folks have broached the subject. Why? Because as crucial a conversation as this may be, it... More »

The Top Eight Mistakes People Make With Medicaid

03/21
Medicaid planning can be a difficult and confusing process. The following are some common mistakes people make when planning to apply for Medicaid. Thinking it’s too late to plan. It’s almost never too late to take planning steps, even after... More »

Elder Law and Estate Planning: How They Differ and Why Both Matter

03/15
Elder law is to estate planning what a sword is to a shield. The former works actively to protect you, the latter does so passively, and together they form a potent team that keeps you covered on all fronts. Like... More »

Latest Pandemic Relief Law Largely Ignores Needs of People with Disabilities

03/13
The $900 billion Covid-19 pandemic relief package, signed into law by President Trump on December 27, 2020, contains almost no funding for programs specific to people with disabilities, much to the disappointment of many advocacy groups. The bill extends unemployment... More »

3 Dangers of Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning

03/08
Even if Pennsylvania’s law of Intestate Succession decides what happens to an individual’s property if they die without a will, the law cannot prevent disagreements among family members. For this reason, it is essential to plan what happens to your... More »

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