Unlocking the Advantages of an Elder Law Attorney
Posted on November 11, 2023 by shieldsandboris
An elder law plan is a strategic approach to managing the legal and financial challenges that may arise during a person’s later years—from estate planning to long-term care needs. A legal advocate can help you and your family put the right plan in place. In this article, you will find an overview of the advantages of working with a top elder law attorney.
Securing Your Retirement Accounts Today
Posted on October 9, 2023 by shieldsandboris
Retirement planning—including the managing of retirement accounts—is an increasingly important part of modern estate planning. At The Elder Law Offices of Shields & Boris, we have extensive experience helping clients set up their retirement plans and retirement accounts in a manner that best protects their assets and achieves their goals. In this blog post, our Pennsylvania elder law and estate planning attorneys highlight the key strategies for securing your retirement account.
Navigating Prescription Medication After a Death
Posted on September 10, 2023 by shieldsandboris
Many seniors are on a large number of prescription medications. This raises an important question: What do you do with prescription medications after a death? The answer depends on a number of different case-specific factors. Here, our Pennsylvania elder law attorney provides an overview of the key things that you should know about navigating prescription medication after a loved one’s death.
Identifying Elder Neglect
Posted on July 13, 2023 by shieldsandboris
Elderly people need proper care. Unfortunately, elder neglect is a persistent problem—and it can put a vulnerable person at a serious health and safety risk. An older adult who is neglected does not receive the basic necessities, such as food, water, shelter, clothing, hygiene, and essential medical care.
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.