by Keystone Elder Law | Jan 12, 2015 | Estate Planning, Sentinel Articles
Part one of this article details the changes that have been made to the Pennsylvania Power of Attorney Law that controls financial and property transactions. What do these changes mean for you? Do you need to update your documents? Some of the changes may have...
by Keystone Elder Law | Jan 5, 2015 | Estate Planning, Sentinel Articles
House Bill 1429 (HB 1429) was signed into law on July 2, 2014 as Act 95, but many of the changes to the law do not take effect until January 1, 2015. HB 1429 amends Title 20 Chapter 56 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. HB 1429 covers general provisions and...
by Keystone Elder Law | Jun 2, 2014 | Estate Planning, Finances, Sentinel Articles
This article will address some very specific goals and how those goals could be achieved through the use of an irrevocable trust. As mentioned in my previous article, there are many uses for trusts and they may not be the right tool for every situation. If your goal...
by Keystone Elder Law | May 27, 2014 | Estate Planning, Finances, Sentinel Articles
People often come into our office wondering what a trust is, how it works and, most importantly, if it is right for them. This article will be the first of a series of articles about trusts just to get your feet wet in understanding them in a general way. An easy way...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Mar 18, 2014 | Estate Planning, Insurance, Sentinel Articles
There are many options to consider when shopping for a long term care insurance (LTCI) policy. The type of policy, how benefits are paid, amount of coverage, determination of benefit eligibility, benefit start dates, and inflation protection are some of the...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Mar 10, 2014 | Estate Planning, Insurance, Sentinel Articles, Uncategorized
Who needs long term care insurance? What does it pay for and how much does it cost? When should I think about purchasing it? The answers to these common questions are important considerations for people who are trying to plan ahead for potential future health care...
