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...
by Keystone Elder Law | Jan 7, 2019 | Estate Planning, Sentinel Articles
As the holiday season is in the rear view mirror, it is time to look forward to 2019 and the opportunity to pursue New Year’s resolutions. The History Channel reports the origins of New Year’s Resolutions go as far back as 4,000 years to ancient Babylonia, when...
by Keystone Elder Law | Oct 26, 2018 | Estate Planning, Sentinel Articles
You may have heard the term “fiduciary” when reading about estate planning. Appointing another as fiduciary in your estate planning documents is a way to plan for future incapacity. However, you may not be aware of what it means to be a fiduciary and the high...
by Keystone Elder Law | Oct 5, 2018 | Estate Planning, Sentinel Articles
A common issue which arises involves a single person wanting to update his/her Estate Planning documents. He/She wants to update a Last Will and Testament (“Will”) because of a recent divorce. After someone updates the Will to exclude an ex-spouse, a common belief is...