by Keystone Elder Law | Nov 15, 2016 | Sentinel Articles, Veterans
Veterans Day is a day we reserve to celebrate our veterans and thank them for their service. In order to honor our veterans, many businesses offer free meals and various discounts. Such benefits are offered one day a year. However, there are some very significant...
by Keystone Elder Law | Nov 2, 2016 | Finances, Sentinel Articles
Many older individuals face the challenge of living on a fixed income despite a rise in expenses, especially real estate taxes. This is especially true for those individuals who own or operate farmland. There are, however, programs available to help ease the burden...
by Keystone Elder Law | Jul 5, 2016 | Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
To illustrate the point of this article, consider the following scenario: Mother’s condition deteriorates to the point where she needs 24 hour care in a skilled nursing facility. Prior to being admitted to the facility, the director of admissions gave Son, Mother’s...
by Keystone Elder Law | Jun 6, 2016 | Health Care System, Sentinel Articles, Veterans
In reflecting upon this past week’s Memorial Day holiday, I would like to thank all veterans for their service. In honor of the occasion, this article will focus on addressing myths related to long term care options for veterans. Myth #1 – I do not qualify for long...
by Keystone Elder Law | Apr 25, 2016 | Estate Planning, Sentinel Articles
Often in our practice, we begin by explaining to people the various legal documents that they should have as a foundation. More often than not, most people believe that they only need a Last Will and Testament and do not understand the significance of a Power of...