by Laurie Ohall | Sep 9, 2022 | Alzheimers, Elder Law
When a loved one has Alzheimer’s, just about everything in daily life has the potential to become more emotionally charged for everyone involved. Having conversations about the death of someone they cared about can be particularly challenging. This is especially the...
by Laurie Ohall | Aug 30, 2022 | Elder Law, Social Security
Are you getting close to retirement age? If so, you’ll need to decide when you would like to begin receiving your Social Security benefits. While you are entitled to begin claiming benefits as soon as you turn 62, you aren’t required to. In fact, you can delay...
by Laurie Ohall | Aug 18, 2022 | Elder Law
Many veterans across the United States receive a Veteran’s Administration (VA) pension. This monthly benefit is available for veterans who served during certain wartime periods, who meet certain disability or age requirements, and whose net worth and income do not...
by Laurie Ohall | Jul 26, 2022 | Caregivers, Elder Law
Caring for an elderly or disabled loved one can be a challenging and complicated task, even for families who are emotionally close. A caregiver assignment can help families find clarity about who, when, where, and how to care for their loved one. A caregiver...
by Laurie Ohall | Jun 30, 2022 | Elder Law
Moving from a house that you own into a nursing home facility is one of the more challenging life changes that people encounter as they advance in age. In addition to the emotional hardship that comes with making such a transition, there are also financial...
by Laurie Ohall | Jun 16, 2022 | Elder Law
If you have a parent, a grandparent, or another loved one who has retired and has no active income, it makes sense to have concerns about whether they will be okay financially. When an aging family member is not earning, and they also have no savings, it can be...
