PART II: Pooled Special Needs Trusts This is the second entry in a three-part series on special needs trusts – trusts able to provide additional or “special” funds for a disabled person who has limited resources and may already be…
PART I: First-Party Special Needs Trusts This is the first entry in a three-part series on special needs trusts – trusts able to provide additional or “special” funds for a disabled person who has limited resources and may already be…
The area of law described as “Elder Law” is a relatively new area, and arguably, one of the most quickly expanding areas of law, due in large part to the aging population of baby-boomers. Although Elder Law attorneys do specialize…
I recently attended a meeting at which there were attorneys, hospital administrators, and social workers gathered to discuss Minnesota’s Health Care Directive (HCD) law, issues that arise in using HCDs, and suggestions for avoiding those issues. Included in the discussion…
Most people know about the most common ways to become pregnant by means of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART): artificial (or assisted) insemination, in vitro fertilization, and gestational carriers. ART can lead to complex legal issues in a number of areas…
If you have “device stigma,” you should get over it – new, relatively low-cost technology may allow you to be independent longer, and/or provide new ways for your caregivers to look out for you while you stay at home longer….
I was recently introduced to “Death Cafes” while reading a Nextavenue blog. And, while I was thrilled to see the efforts to communicate on the subject – a subject I try to address with people in my own work as…
Power of Attorney Health Care Directive Last Will and Testament In Minnesota, these are what I refer to as “foundational estate planning documents” – and, everyone should have them. Why? If you want a stress-free retirement and aging process, plan…
Power of Attorney Health Care Directive Last Will and Testament In Minnesota, these are what I refer to as “foundational estate planning documents” – and, everyone should have them. Why? If you want a stress-free retirement and aging process, plan…
1. Power of Attorney 2. Health Care Directive 3. Last Will and Testament In Minnesota, these are what I refer to as “foundational estate planning documents” – and, everyone should have them. Why? If you want a stress-free retirement and…