Estate Planning Isn’t Just For The Elderly
A serious accident or unexpected illness can strike anyone at any time, regardless of age. If you should become incapacitated and unable to speak for yourself, who would take charge of your healthcare needs or financial affairs? The advance directive An advance...
Most prospective clients who come to us here at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP expecting that there are some expenses relative to their estate plans that they cannot avoid. Estate taxes typically rank among these. Yet will one's estate inevitably face an estate...
Having to plan a funeral for a loved one is an emotional experience. Family members are often unprepared for this responsibility. Funeral planning contributes to the stress and sorrow of a loved one’s passing, and it can exacerbate family relationships that were...
If you are caring for someone you love with special needs, you may consider how a trust can help at some point. The purpose of a trust established for someone with special needs is to manage assets outside of the government benefits he or she receives. There are three...
It is often difficult to think about a time when your parents can no longer care for themselves in a way that keeps them healthy, especially when they gave so much time and love to raise you. The National Institute on Aging notes that many older individuals fail to...
If your parents are beginning to experience the health issues often associated with aging, the time to begin Medicaid planning is now. Should they eventually require long-term care in a nursing home, Medicaid likely is the only way they will be able to pay its high...
Many people think of long-term care planning as preparing to transition a loved one to a nursing home or assisted living facility. However, government programs have shifted to providing more resources to help seniors age in place. New York is set to debut a new...
Estate plans protect your family after you are gone. They also make sure that your assets receive the proper treatment in terms of inheritances. When it comes to advance directives, also known as living wills, they can ensure you receive the type of medical care you...
More and more elderly individuals are receiving diagnoses of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Though most of these individuals may already have an estate plan in place, an individual could decide to make changes after a diagnosis occurs. The specifics of a case will...
If the time has come for you to locate a nursing home for your elderly parent, you want the best you can find. You can research the matter in different ways but visiting facilities and asking questions will provide valuable information to help you make an informed...