Categories Elder Law/Special Needs Planning

If you have a relative who has a disability, you may want to include a special needs trust in your overall estate plan. This type of trust gives your loved one access to funds to use on supplemental expenses without jeopardizing his or her eligibility for Medicaid,...

For all of us, especially those of us in our advancing years, now is a good time to confirm whether you, and all of your family members, have an Advance Directive ready to help with crucial medical decisions. In your older years, you may experience a debilitating...

Pennsylvania families may find themselves in need of taking action to protect their elderly relatives from financial predators seeking new victims.  Although Congress passed legislation to help prevent third-party financial exploitation, elder fraud can occur while a...

Elder fraud scams in Pennsylvania are cruel. Not only do the scam artists convince you to part with your hard-earned money, of which you may have less than the fraudster supposes if you are living on a fixed income, but often they also betray your trust. Anyone can...

For Pennsylvania veterans just home from tour or veterans of past wars, mental health stability has always been a factor in their recovery and in quality of life. It can be difficult to approach the issue though as it demands a certain awareness from many parties for...