Around this time of year, unscrupulous companies step up their efforts to market costly living trusts to older Americans – arrangements that may actually undermine the buyer’s economic security. Recently, Minnesota’s attorney general became the third attorney general to file suit against two California companies run by the same family that …
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Alzheimer’s Care: “Should Your Loved One Be Driving?”
Even though Sally had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, she prided herself in her continuing ability to do all her own grocery shopping. She also drove to her beauty parlor appointment every Saturday morning. Her husband, Don, had noticed that Sally sometimes seemed confused when driving, taking an occasional wrong turn. Increasingly, she …
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Adult Day Care / Adult Day Healthcare
Both adult day care and adult day healthcare can give caregivers an occasional or a regular respite from caretaking. In the case of caretakers who work outside jobs, it delays permanent long-term care. Adult day healthcare provides medical services in addition to activities. Adults with physical and mental disabilities are the primary targets …
The Cost of Procrastination
When it comes time to plan for long-term care and the distribution of assets at death, procrastination may be something families must overcome. Some people can feel overwhelmed. Some people find it hard to discuss this topic. Some are concerned about the cost of planning for long-term care. However, failing to plan can cost you and your family …
Knowing Your Rights
We recently lost a great lawyer and person. Former U.S Senator Lieberman was truly a public servant, putting his constituents before himself. Early in my legal career, I worked as Assistant Attorney General for the State of Connecticut under then Attorney General Joe Lieberman. My job there was to prosecute Medicaid fraud cases. In most cases, …
