By: Makenzie P. Sipes
Healthcare professionals are some of the most trusted individuals in our lives. From doctors to nurses, chiropractors to physical therapists, healthcare professionals provide the care we need to maintain healthy, happy lives – but mistakes happen. Too often Continue reading
By: Krissia J. Krohn
Municipalities may have more authority when dealing with the medical use of marijuana in the context of marijuana caregivers than they are aware of. They could possess the authority to regulate land use and impose other regulations such as paying a fee or ob Continue reading
By: Katelyn A. Sweeney
A Funeral Representative Designation is a useful tool that allows a person, known as a declarant, to name a specific individual who will have all rights and power over them upon their death. These rights and powers include the decisions surrounding their f Continue reading
A Special Needs Trust, also referred to as an SNT, is a tool used in estate planning to allow a beneficiary receiving government benefits to receive distributions from a Trust Agreement without jeopardizing such benef Continue reading
By Sharon A. Burgess
Many families wish to obtain and provide the needed care for their families in their own homes. Without long term care insurance to assist with the cost of 24-hour care, this may not be an option for a loved one. When family members choose to provide the c Continue reading
By Sharon A. Burgess
The Medicare program is designed to provide different types of medical coverage. Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance) provide medical coverage for hospital, doctor, and medical pro Continue reading
By: Katelyn A. Sweeney
A common misconception in years past was that only seniors needed an estate plan. However, there are many benefits to encourage young people to have an estate plan in place, too. The rati Continue reading
Powers of Attorneys are essential tools for those looking to create an effective estate plan. A power of attorney allows a person to appoint another individual to act on their behalf in both financial and medical situations, in which they cannot act for themselves. The appointed indivi Continue reading
A Funeral Representative Designation is a useful tool that allows a person, known as a declarant, to name a specific individual who will have all rights and power over them upon their death. These rights and powers include the decisions surrounding their funeral arrangements and the ha Continue reading
As I continue to consult with and give guidance to clients regarding long term care of a loved one, I realize how complex and confusing this area has become. The laws continue to change and the choices for care continue to grow. It is no l Continue reading