Category: Elder Law

An Overview of Life Estate Deeds in Maryland

If you own real estate in Maryland, it is important to consider and make informed decisions about these types of assets. A life estate deed can be a valuable tool to help you legally pass your real property assets to your heirs and avoid the probate process, while also preserving tax benefits.  This type of… Continued

How To Handle Social Media Accounts After Death

Social media is an important part of our lives these days. Most seniors, who use the internet, are on Facebook or other platforms, which can be a great way to stay in touch with family and friends. Other forms of social media have grown in popularity in the last decade as well, including Instagram, Twitter,… Continued

The Sandwich Generation: Caring for Aging Parents

The term “sandwich generation” refers to a growing demographic of individuals who find themselves squeezed between the responsibilities of caring for their aging parents and raising their own children. This dual caregiving role presents a unique set of challenges, both emotionally and financially. In this article, we will explore the complexities of being a part… Continued

How to Talk to Your Parents About Estate Planning

If you are part of the sandwich generation, you know that it can be challenging to oversee your own family while also providing care, guidance, and direction to your aging parents.  Bringing up the topic of estate planning with your parents can be a sensitive and challenging conversation. However, it is a crucial one that… Continued

November 2023 Newsletter: Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

It’s National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month This issue of our newsletter is dedicated to all the people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia related diseases. The AFA is challenging everyone to go Teal in November to show your support. This illness affects millions of people and the entire family can be impacted by physical, mental, healthcare, and legal challenges. We… Continued

The Best Apps to Make the Lives of Seniors Easier

We don’t commonly associate seniors with technology but there are many great ways to use technology to make seniors lives easier.  Although learning how to use certain types of technology and electronic devices can be challenging, there are many useful apps that can help.  In this article, we explore some of the best apps for… Continued

How Elder Law Can Help You

Are you just now beginning to wonder how you will pay for long-term health care for a spouse whose health is declining? Is your estate in order or do you need to update your will or create a living trust? Is your elderly parent unable to make sound financial decisions, let alone care for themselves… Continued

Elder Financial Abuse and Fraud

Elder abuse comes in many shapes and forms, including physical and emotional abuse. The most common source of abuse comes from the older person’s own family members. This is also true of financial abuse. Family members, friends, hired help, and others are all typical perpetrators of elder financial abuse, which consists of fraud and theft.… Continued

Senior Safe Act Helps Prevent Elder Abuse

Financial elder abuse has been a growing problem in the last decade. A recent study published in the U.S. National Library of Medicine found that one in 18 “cognitively intact” elderly people were the victims of financial abuse in the last year alone. Elderly people with a cognitive impairment are even more likely to be… Continued

Elder Romance and Marriage

Romance is often associated with the young. Somehow, our society generally believes that the elderly have outgrown the emotions that come with dating. Yet, older adults find just as much enjoyment as teenagers do from the excitement, compassion, and love that companionship provides. In today’s world, finding love again at an older age is more… Continued