A Note from a Reader

Courtesy of Karl M. Dhana, MD, CMD Senior VP of Medical Affairs / MorseLife, Inc.

As a geriatrician and the medical director of the largest nursing home in Palm Beach County, I read your article “How to Choose a Nursing Home” (Vol. 2 Issue 5) with keen interest. Everything that was outlined is absolutely correct. I would like to add two very important things that every family should consider. In fact I would go as far as to say that they are as equally important or more important than what is listed on the Medicare website.

First, the reputation of a facility from someone who has had a loved one in that nursing home will tell you more about the quality of care in that nursing home...

Legal Help for Seniors

By Jim Miller

Dear Savvy Senior,
What do elder law attorneys do? My parents need some legal help with an insurance problem and a long-term care issue but have limited funds. What can you tell us and where can we find help.
Legally Gray

Dear Gray
When it comes to specialized areas of law, most people are more familiar with corporate, criminal or even divorce law than they are elder law, but elder law has become one of the fastest growing fields in the legal profession. Here’s what you should know:

Elder law is a sub-specialty within the practice of law that focuses on the issues specific to older citizens, as well as people with disabilities and their families. Some of the areas that fall under the umbrella of elder law include:  estate planning, wills, probate, trusts, management and administration of estates...

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Legacy Spotlight

Asset Protection and Estate Planning Starts Today

by Sean Robertson, Wealth Preservation Attorney

Here is a hypothetical but all-too-real scenario:
John walks into his attorney’s office and asks, “What happens now?”
His attorney takes a deep breath and says, “I need to review what assets you own, and I will tell you what property you can lose now that the lawsuit is over.”

“I thought I had insurance for this. What happened?” asks John.