Elder Law 101

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides preventative services, diagnostic and treatment services, and hospitalization to veterans.

Elderlaw 101

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides a number of health care services, including nursing home and other long-term care options.

Elderlaw 101

A trust is a legal arrangement through which one person (or an institution, such as a bank or law firm), called a "trustee," holds legal title to property for another person, called a "beneficiary." There are many benefits to creating...

Elderlaw 101

A power of attorney is a very important estate planning tool, but in fact there are several different kinds of powers of attorney that can be used for different purposes.

Elderlaw 101

Many people continue to work beyond retirement age, either by choice or out of necessity. But if you are receiving Social Security benefits, you need to be aware of how working can affect your benefit payments.

Elderlaw 101

No one wants to see a loved one become unable to make decisions for him or herself. If this happens, however, the court may appoint a substitute...

Elderlaw 101

Long-term care costs can add up quickly. For veterans and the surviving spouses of veterans who need in-home care or are in a nursing home, help may be available.

Elderlaw 101

The Medicare prescription drug plan allows private health insurers to offer limited insurance coverage of prescription drugs to elderly and disabled Medicare recipients.

Elderlaw 101