by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Jul 29, 2020 | Estate Planning, Family Living
COVID-19 caught many of us by surprise in March. Who honestly imagined that COVID-19 restrictions would remain in effect for more than four months? After months of optimism that the United States was on the verge of reopening what had been a robust...
by Patrick Cawley | Mar 9, 2020 | Estate Planning, Sentinel Articles
Trust planning can be beneficial in a variety of situations. Consider the following examples. The Donovans raised four wonderful children, three of whom are out of college and off to promising starts with their careers. One of their children, Daniel, has Down’s...
by Keystone Elder Law | Jan 28, 2020 | Estate Planning
You have known for a while that every responsible adult should have an estate plan (https://keystoneelderlaw.com/estate-planning/estate-planning-missteps/ ). Determined not to leave your family with burdensome court proceedings and an expensive tax bill, you finally...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Jul 10, 2019 | End of Life, Estate Planning, Health information, Sentinel Articles
How would you want to spend the final hours or days of your life if you become permanently unconscious and are no longer able to communicate? You have the right to choose and express your preferences with an Advance Care Directive. Inaction has consequences. Terry...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jun 24, 2019 | Estate Planning, Sentinel Articles
Most people would agree that planning ahead for a significant life event makes sense. Preparation increases the likelihood that we will obtain our desired outcomes, such as gaining admission to a preferred college or an enjoyable vacation. It is naturally more...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | May 13, 2019 | Estate Planning, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
As we observe Elder Law Month in May, it seems appropriate to share some common misunderstandings or myths about nursing homes and long-term care. I apologize in advance if I step on toes or offend sensibilities of what is politically correct. Remember that the role...
