A common question I am frequently asked: what is a certified elder law attorney? I will explain the overall steps to obtain and maintain the certification. I always explain there are many experienced, competent attorneys who practice in this area and can handle complex elder law issues and who are not certified. However, if you do not know where to look for guidance on elder law issues, a certified elder law attorney is a good
Becoming a family caregiver can be one of the most honorable jobs a person can have. It is no secret that an aging population has created new challenges for Indiana as Baby Boomers continue to retire. Between now and 2050 the Public Policy Institute projects the American over-65 population will double and the over-85 population will triple by 2050. Family caregivers work with healthcare workers to care for a loved one. Family caregivers provide the daily
Talking with your spouse or loved one about what is going to happen after you die or aren’t able to take care of the affairs anymore, is never a fun conversation. However, many households divide “duties”, so if the spouse that has taken care of the finances die or becomes incapacitated, the other may not know how to access money or what investments they even have. As an elder law attorney, I see this in
According to the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, there are 542 certified nursing facilities in Indiana. If you, or a loved one, are among the 2.7 million Americans who are projected to need the services of nursing homes by 2040, then it’s important to understand how to find the best facility to meet those needs. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the federal agency that oversees Medicare, offers a helpful database that you can find
Obviously, this is a reference to Don McClean’s famous song “American Pie” of several famous musicians’ deaths from a plane crash in 1959. Arguably, in the past 2 years, we have lost the most music icons in modern history. George Michael, David Bowie, Glenn Frey, Prince, Merle Haggard, Leonard Cohen, and Glen Campbell were hugely popular and influential performers who have recently passed away. Looking at two of these lives and deaths could be helpful to everyone.