We have some of the best clients you could imagine. We admit to our bias, but it’s well deserved. We specialize in estate planning that’s designed to protect assets. Clients sometimes ask us about ways to give money to the people and the causes they care about. One couple related their satisfaction in doing something [...]
Thanksgiving and “The Talk” Thanksgiving isn’t just a great time to visit with family. It’s also a prime opportunity to have important conversations with aging parents. When it comes to planning for the inevitable, the prospect tends to be frightening. End-of-life conversations. Sounds ominous. It conjures images of final moments on a deathbed. At first [...]
Testamentary Capacity Matters, No Matter Your Age Testamentary capacity sounds like one of those boring legal terms most people want to ignore. In our profession, this issue presents itself with increasing frequency. No matter your age, it matters to you and your economic well-being. The problem doesn’t just relate to a person’s will being contested. [...]
It is now time for Money Matters Monday. So many of us know someone who suffers from Alzheimers. Preparing their estate can be tricky. Here to help is Brian Quinn from Quinn Estate and also Elder Law and Circle of Advisors. Laura: I am really excited about this topic. Not because it is [...]
Raise your hand if you’d like to reduce your risk for getting dementia. That’s pretty much everyone. There’s a real possibility that your future quality of life could be improved by paying closer attention to your hearing. Hearing loss is often considered to be a normal part of the aging process. We’re learning, however, that [...]
SilverSneakers. It sounds like something out of a superhero lineup. That association might ring true for those who experience its benefits. Every day it’s our pleasure to work with seniors and their families. The work we do with them is often at the point where their legal, financial and health needs intersect. It’s not hard [...]
Health care just got better for our Veterans. They’ve served our country well and they deserve the best care possible. The MISSION ACT of 2018 was designed to deliver a better system. VA MISSION ACT 101 Care for Veterans has been around in some form since the founding of our nation. The Veterans Administration as [...]
Elder Law is a specialized area of legal practice that focuses on the type of client served rather than on the specific legal question involved. An Elder Law Attorney has a practice centered around the issues that impact older adults and people with disabilities. Because the Elder Law Attorney is committed to a type of [...]
In the 1990's, the Florida case of Terry Schiavo captivated the nation. Schiavo was twenty-six years old when she suffered a cardiac arrest and entered a persistent vegetative state. Eventually, a contentious legal battle erupted between her husband, who wanted to have her feeding tube removed, and her parents, who opposed this measure. Litigation continued [...]
Brian Quinn talks about preparing for trip or vacation, and what kind of planning should be done to prepare for the unexpected. What happens if you become injured, incapacitated, or worse? How will decisions be made regarding your health care, your material possessions, and your children? Learn about the four core documents [...]