Medicare Part B Premiums, Deductibles Going Back Up in 2024

December 14, 2023
Tim Larson
Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, Our Blog, Senior Living

In 2023, seniors were happy to see their Medicare Part B standard monthly premiums and annual deductibles go down for the first time in more than a decade. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for 2024, when these charges will be...

What Is a Gun Trust?: Estate Planning Q&A

December 7, 2023
Tim Larson
Estate Planning, Our Blog, Probate & Trust Administration, Wills & Trusts

According to Pew Research, 30 percent of adults in the United States report owning a firearm. Gun sales have risen in recent years, particularly during the Coronavirus pandemic. While many reported having weapons for protection and hunting, 6 percent owned...

Building an Estate Plan for Adult Children with Disabilities

Parents of adult children with disabilities know that their child's disability needs may change throughout their lifetime. Planning for the future well-being of an adult child with disabilities is, therefore, a responsive, ongoing process. The life expectancy of many adults...

Why Hire an Elder Law Attorney?

November 16, 2023
Tim Larson
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Our Blog, Senior Living, Wills & Trusts

Elder law attorneys may specialize in estate planning, incapacity planning, and end-of-life care for seniors. These practitioners are essential because they work to protect a vulnerable population. To plan for their future and their care, seniors and their families should consider...

Don’t Wait Until You’re Sick to Create an Estate Plan

November 9, 2023
Tim Larson
Estate Planning, Our Blog, Wills & Trusts

In the wake of the pandemic, rising inflation, mass shooting tragedies, and other events, more people recognize that they need to plan for the future. Yet while financial planning has been at the top of many Americans’ minds, a vast...

When Does a Person Lack Capacity in a Guardianship?

The guardianship of an adult, in which a judge appoints an individual to make choices for a person over 18, is appropriate when the adult lacks capacity. Capacity is a general legal term that refers to a person’s cognitive ability.

11 Things You Can Do Online Via the Social Security Website

October 26, 2023
Tim Larson
Our Blog, Senior Living

The Social Security Administration (SSA) website hosts a wealth of online tools that offer you convenient access to benefits information. To make the most of these tools, simply create a my Social Security account online. It is free to set...

Estate Planning for Your Digital Legacy

October 19, 2023
Tim Larson
Estate Planning, Our Blog, Probate & Trust Administration

One aspect of your estate plan that you may not yet have taken into consideration is your digital legacy. Arranging what happens to your digital assets and information when you pass away has become an increasingly essential component of financial...

Charities May Now Be Named As SNT Remainder Beneficiaries

Many parents and families planning for the care of their loved one with special needs will consider setting up a special needs trust. (Special needs trusts are also often referred to as supplemental needs trusts or SNTs). These trusts allow assets...

Notarizing Documents for Seniors With a Dementia Diagnosis

October 5, 2023
Tim Larson
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Our Blog, Senior Living

An Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis can be a challenging journey for the person and family alike. When the diagnosis occurs, a ticking clock begins on the timeline for getting proper and sound notarizations done for crucial legal documents. What Does...