Let’s say – for the sake of argument – that you are going to die at some point in the future. And let’s assume you want to leave your family in good stead before you go, so you know you’ll need to take action sooner rather than later, given you don’t know your date of...
Losing someone close to you is difficult. It can be an overwhelming and an emotional time. Should you find yourself as someone’s Attorney-in-Fact you may be responsible for managing and administering the estate. Elder Law Group is here to help you understand the...
What is Estate Planning? Your estate is comprised of everything you own, including bank accounts, investments accounts, real property, cars, life insurance, and personal possessions. A simple definition of Estate Planning is the process of arranging for how your...
What is Elder Law? Elder Law is a highly specialized area of law involving legal issues that predominantly affect seniors, the disabled, their loved ones and caregivers. This field encompasses numerous areas of law, including Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts,...
Medicaid is a government program that pays for medical services for those who qualify, including nursing home care. To qualify for coverage you must meet medical eligibility and financial eligibility requirements. Medical Eligibility The Washington State Department of...
Medicare is a federal health insurance program available to people 65 and older. It is a complex program and it can be difficult to navigate. This may cause patients and their caregivers feel overwhelmed. If you are helping a loved one on Medicare, follow these tips:...
Dementia can cause changes in the brain and body that may affect safety. Some of these changes can include getting lost in one's own neighborhood, forgetting how to use household appliances, and having trouble with balance. If you are a caregiver for a loved...
Research shows older adults experience pain more often than younger adults. A study by the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) found that nearly 50 million American adults have significant chronic pain or...
Most often there is more than one person designated to manage the health care treatments for aging patients. This can be frightening because older patients often see more than one doctor and many take multiple medications. Also, the complexities of our health...
Many people believe that they need to be rich to need a Will or to need Estate Planning documents. This is not true. Estate Planning is vitally important for everyone, whether or not you consider yourself wealthy. People who are older and especially seniors...
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