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.
Unraveling the Pieces of Medicare
Posted on May 11, 2024 by shieldsandboris
Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people 65 years of age and older. Some younger people—those with qualifying disabilities or end-stage renal disease—may also qualify for benefits. If you have a lot of questions about how Medicare works, you are far from alone. At The Elder Law Offices of Shields & Boris, we are a law firm committed to helping people and families deal with the challenge of aging.
What Can Be Placed in My Trust?
Posted on April 12, 2024 by shieldsandboris
A trust can be a highly effective estate planning tool. In many situations, a trust can be a cost-effective way to protect assets, preserve wealth, and achieve certain goals. You may be wondering: What can actually be placed in a trust? The short answer is that you can place virtually any type of property within a trust. At The Elder Law Offices of Shields & Boris, we have experience handling the full range of trusts. Within this article, our Pennsylvania estate planning attorney provides a comprehensive guide to what you can place in a trust.
Exploring the Difference Between Estate Planning and Elder Law
Posted on March 9, 2024 by shieldsandboris
It is crucial that all older adults have the proper structure in place to protect their health, dignity, well-being, and financial interests. Estate planning and elder law can help to make a difference. At The Elder Law Offices of Shields & Boris, we are proud to put people and families first. In this article, our attorneys provide an overview of the most important to understand about the difference between estate planning and elder law.
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.