by Jessica Fisher Greene, Esq., LL.M. in 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 Jessica Fisher Greene, Esq., LL.M. in 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 Jessica Fisher Greene, Esq., LL.M. in 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...
by Jessica Fisher Greene, Esq., LL.M. in Elder Law | Jan 27, 2014 | 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...
