by Keystone Elder Law | Jul 3, 2018 | Aging, Estate Planning, Sentinel Articles
A Last Will and Testament is one of the most common documents that people think of when considering the type of legal documents they should possess. This document controls assets that are in your name alone (also known as probate assets) when you pass away. This...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | May 9, 2018 | About Keystone, Aging, Sentinel Articles
You are thinking of moving to a retirement community Someone told you a nursing home will take everything you own. Your accountant told you that you can give away gifts of up to $15,000 each this year without consequences. You want to preserve the family home. You...
by Keystone Elder Law | Apr 2, 2018 | Aging, Estate Planning, Sentinel Articles
A common misconception that prospective clients often have is that putting their child’s name on a financial account or real estate deed will make things easier as they age and it becomes harder to handle day to day affairs. By having the child’s name on an account, a...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Mar 27, 2018 | Aging, End of Life, Estate Planning, Sentinel Articles
Let’s talk about the process of dying, and especially your wishes for end-of-life care. Some people have already stopped reading. They believe that they are too busy living to talk about their end-of-life wishes. It would be great if we could delay “the conversation”...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Mar 20, 2018 | Aging, Caregiver Support, Sentinel Articles
Last week, Karen Kaslow shared come excellent suggestions from local home care agencies about how to have a positive home care experience. This article intends to build on what was reported last week. In case you missed that article, you can find it here in the...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Mar 12, 2018 | Aging, Sentinel Articles
When older adults begin to need some assistance, we often encourage them to obtain help sooner rather later. While people like to stay “independent” as long as possible, often the strain of trying to keep up with taking care of a house and/or a loved one who needs...
