A recent study from the Institute on Disability in New Hampshire reported that in 2015, approximately 10% of the adult population under 65 was disabled. Although those statistics are the median for the United States as a whole, in some places those statistics may be...
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You have a Power of Attorney – you’re covered! Or are you?
We often have clients tell us that they have all of their paperwork in order, then proceed to pull out a one-page Power of Attorney and a one-page Will. I will be the first to say that the length of a document does not determine the validity or the value. However, a...
Who Needs a Will?
The short answer to this is that everyone needs a will. Having a Last Will & Testament is not only your final determination of where your property will go at your death, but it also determines what happens to property in unusual situations. For example, if you...
What is Probate and How can I Avoid it?
There are many horror stories about probate. Everyone seems to have a story about someone they know who had a will contest or whose family was fractured because they fought about the property of a loved one. No one wants to go through this or for their family to go...
What is Guardianship and how can it be avoided?
Everyone wants to be in control of their own life. They want to make their own financial, personal, and medical decisions. Unfortunately, situations, such as stroke and dementia, arise which prevent people from making decisions for themselves. When this occurs,...
Veteran’s Benefits for Seniors: Special Monthly Pension Benefits
For most people, Veteran's Benefits seem almost mythical. You may have heard of a relative of a friend who was able to receive some assistance to cover medical expenses, but are unsure if you qualify and where to even begin.The Special Monthly Pension benefits provide...
The Benefits of Pet Ownership for Seniors
One of the most common issues related to the care of senior citizens is related to companionship. This is a particularly common issue if the person is still in their home. The elderly often have health problems which prevent them from regularly leaving their home. It...
Medicaid Myths
Medicaid is very complex and very confusing. As a result, it is difficult to obtain accurate information, leading to an abundance of misinformation. Fortunately, it is easy to clear up many of the most common misconceptions. One of the most common Medicaid myths is...