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The Rights of Nursing Home Patients

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:54:18 GMT

No one should be afraid to lose his or her autonomy when entering a nursing home. A nursing home is not a jail. Nursing home residents have rights which the nursing home must legally respect. Many of these rights were granted to nursing home residents in the Nursing Home Reform Amendments of OBRA 1987. Those rights include:

Medical care is expensive in the United States. Many people assume that they will have adequate coverage through Medicare once they turn 65 years of age. However, Medicare Part A may not cover as much medical care as you think. As people age and typically require more health care, it is especially important for the elderly and their adult children to understand how to obtain appropriate medical cov

How Trusts Can Help You Protect your Adult Children in the Event of Your Death

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:55:35 GMT

Parents do not stop worrying about or protecting their children once their children turn 18. While parents are living they can help their children by providing the financial support that they deem appropriate, if they able to do so. But, what happens if a parent passes away and still wants to protect his or her adult children? Is there any legal way to provide financial support to an adult child an

The Top Ten Legal Steps to Take Before You Die

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:56:25 GMT

No one likes to think about dying. Yet we all know that it is inevitable. Perhaps some of our anxiety about dying could be alleviated if we take the necessary steps to protect our families and our assets. Below, are the top ten legal steps that you should take to protect your family and your assets before you die.

Why Everyone, Even Young People, Need an Estate Plan

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:57:04 GMT

Many young people are hesitant to consult an attorney about creating an estate plan. They may believe that death is far away or that they don’t have enough assets to make estate planning important. However, estate planning is important for all adults regardless of age or assets.

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How to Care for an Aging Parent

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:57:46 GMT

Many adults are overwhelmed with the responsibility of caring for an aging parent. It is a fine line between allowing your aging parents to remain autonomous and in control of their own decisions and doing what is in their best interest. Accordingly, it is important for many families to make arrangements for care before a crisis happens.