Celebrate Older Americans Month

Older Americans Month was first celebrated when President John F. Kennedy designated May 1963 as Senior Citizens Month. After a meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens, Kennedy encouraged all Americans to pay tribute to older people across the country....

Pet trusts: Gopher State may join pack of states to allow them

It looks like Minnesota will join the pack of states that allow the creation of pet trusts to provide care for beloved animals after the pet owner’s death. Ohio and all other states in the U.S. already permit such trusts as part of estate planning. A dog-loving...

Start Planning Today with my Social Security

For more than 80 years, Social Security has helped secure today and tomorrow with information, tools and resources to meet our customers’ changing needs and lifestyles. Your retirement may seem far off, but the fact is there’s no better time than now to lay the...
How To Pick An Elder Law Attorney

How To Pick An Elder Law Attorney

Wondering how to pick an elder law attorney? When considering employment of an elder law attorney, it is best to understand the particular nature of elder law. Elder law is a confluence of several areas of law, such as: Probate and estate planning: The attorney should...