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Financial Elder Abuse: Something We Don’t Talk About But Should
Let’s start with a definition. Under Ohio’s definition, “financial elder abuse,” sometimes referred to as senior exploitation, is the unlawful or improper act of using an …
5 Things to Think About When Buying Long-Term Care Insurance
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) estimates that more than two-thirds of Americans over the age of 65 will need some type of long-term …
Why Are You Putting Off Your Estate Plan?
The statistics on estate planning are rather startling: Two decades ago, about half of Americans had a Last Will & Testament. But today? Only about …
How to Choose a Trustee for a Special Needs Trust
Choosing the right trustee for any trust is an important—and often difficult—decision. In the case of choosing the right trustee for the trust you have created to …
Can You Still Plan for the Nursing Home If You’re Already In One?
So… imagine your spouse suffers an unexpected stroke or has fallen and suffered a catastrophic injury requiring hospitalization and rehabilitation. Next, imagine they are unable …
What the Heck is a Spendthrift Trust Anyway?
A spendthrift trust is often used to prevent a beneficiary from receiving his or her inheritance in a lump sum when you pass away. There …
When we meet our clients for the first time, many are understandably concerned with losing their life savings due to an unforeseen health – or …
Are You Really Responsible for Your Parents’ Long-Term Care?
Filial Responsibility Laws, also known as Filial Support Laws, are relatively unknown. These laws impose a duty, usually upon adult children, to support impoverished parents …
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