Charitable Giving and Estate Planning: Maximizing Your Impact and Tax Benefits
Posted on September 15, 2024 by shieldsandboris
Providing support for a good cause is a wonderful way to leave a lasting impact. You undoubtedly want to get the absolute most out of your gift. At The Elder Law Offices of Shields & Boris, we provide solutions-focused support. Here, our Pennsylvania legacy protection attorneys provide a guide to charitable giving, including how to maximize your impact and access all available tax benefits.
Identifying and Preventing Elder Abuse: What You Need to Know
Posted on August 12, 2024 by shieldsandboris
Sadly, elder abuse is a serious problem. According to data from the National Council on Aging (NCOA), approximately one in ten senior citizens have endured some form of elder abuse. As someone who cares about an aging parent or other vulnerable loved one, it is crucial that you know the warning signs of abuse.
Understanding Medicaid Planning: Tips for Seniors and Their Family Members
Posted on July 30, 2024 by shieldsandboris
Proactive Medicaid planning is the best solution. At The Elder Law Offices of Shields & Boris, we are committed to protecting your family’s legacy and its wealth. Long-term care planning is essential for seniors and their families. Within this article, our Pennsylvania elder law attorney provides Medicaid planning tips that you can use.
Helping Your Loved One in a Nursing Home
Posted on June 10, 2024 by shieldsandboris
Are your elderly parent or other vulnerable loved one in a nursing home? You are certainly not alone. For families, knowing how to support a family member who is in an assisted living facility is essential. At The Elder Law Offices of Shields & Boris, we are an elder law and estate planning firm committed to providing personalized guidance and support to people and families. Here, our Pennsylvania elder law attorney highlights tips that you can use to help your loved one who is in a nursing home.
A Guide to Alzheimer's Care
Planning for someone who has Alzheimer’s disease can be complicated. Proper planning in advance can help alleviate many frustrations as the disease progresses. The time to act is now. Learn the steps for proper planning from our eBook to ensure that things are handled according to your wishes and that you’ve taken the best steps possible to protect your loved ones and your family’s financial security.
When Someday Arrives
We wrote this book for retirees and child caregivers as a tool to allow you to stay at home as long as possible and as a guide of what to do if you or a loved one cannot stay at home. We believe every family has a legacy to protect, and it is our job to protect that legacy. The greatest risk to today’s retiree is a long-term care health crisis. Request your copy today to prepare for what the future holds.
What To Do When A Loved One Dies
Consumers and financial planners, use this book as a down-to-earth primer of estate planning and elder law! Learn about the duties, rights, and responsibilities of the executor or administrator of an estate and what you should expect from competent legal counsel when you have to probate an estate. Find tools such as a guide to help you retain competent counsel and even an estate organizer so you can organize your own affairs.
Don't Go Broke in a Nursing Home
Take back control of your life and provide excellent long-term care for your aging loved ones without going broke in the process. Find creative financial strategies to protect your assets and the quality of care you receive. In addition, learn about little-known tax incentives, how to choose the right home care providers, long-term care facilities, and how to manage the crisis.