With veterans making up 20 million members of the United States population, many veterans face additional health challenges. Due to their military training, Veterans have a well-defined culture that is strong on values, codes of conduct, respect of superiors, and…
Your good friend Rose has created a trust and chosen you to be her trustee. You want to help, but you’re concerned about the responsibility. You would be managing Rose’s property for her and for others whom she names as…
Suppose that a couple has run the family farm for a long time, but they’re getting on in years and thinking about moving into a smaller place. One of their daughters and her husband help run the farm, but the rest…
Through Tricare and the GI Bill, the US Department of Veterans offers a range of basic health care and education benefits to veterans. While these programs help veterans and their families, other little-known services can improve their lives and ease…
Since part of the American Dream is home ownership, people understandably work hard all their lives to own a home. It is often their most valuable and significant possession. So when health begins to fail and the need for long-term…
Did you know that wills and trusts have different benefits for estate planning? Every state has particular laws and regulations governing these legal documents. You can have both a will and a trust; however, the information in each should compliment…
Any action or failure to act that causes unreasonable suffering, misery, or harm to the patient is considered nursing home abuse or neglect. It can include assault of a patient, but can also include withholding necessary food, medical attention, or…
To protect our loved ones and our assets, estate planning is important to any individual regardless of orientation. In the LGBTQIA+ community, estate planning can legally protect against discrimination even if others are reluctant to recognize your relationship and your…
About 50% of Americans do not currently have a will. While a will is a necessary document that every person who owns assets should have, it is still a relatively simple document that may not cover everything you want it…
Most elderly want to stay in their home and their community as they get older. As a result, many homeowners are taking steps to modify their homes so they will be able to safely and comfortably remain in their homes…