Using Veteran’s Aid and Attendance – 2 Questions

August 6, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

According to the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, up to $22 billion in pension benefits goes unused every year because veterans... Read More

Financial Planning

Debunking Some Common Medicaid Misperceptions

August 3, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

Part of getting older is realizing that you may not be able to look after your own needs as well... Read More

Medicaid

Man Embarks on Cross-Country Walk for Veterans

August 1, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

As a massive heatwave blanketed much of the country in June and July, a 23-year-old man embarked on a cross-country... Read More

General

How To Use a Testamentary Trust

July 30, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

A testamentary trust is often a useful estate planning device, especially for parents who have young children. Though creating the... Read More

Trust Administration

Elderly Depression Can Be Hard To Detect

July 27, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

For many people, aging is a difficult process that can lead to serious depression. For elderly people with depression, however,... Read More

Elder Law

Joe Paterno’s Will Released

July 25, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

We’ve blogged a couple of times about the estate of late former Pennsylvania State head football coach Joe Paterno. Recently,... Read More

Wills and Trusts

States May Limit Medicaid Expansion After Supreme Court’s Decision

July 23, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

Though the Supreme Court recently ruled that the health care legislation known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act... Read More

Medicaid

Protecting Parents From Gold Diggers

July 20, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

For some elderly people, the prospect of spending the remaining years alone often leaves them very vulnerable to those who... Read More

asset protection

You May Not Be Able To Count on That Inheritance

July 18, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

According to a new report released by Bank of America’s private wealth management division, more and more American families are... Read More

Estate Planning

3 Practical Tips to Help Executors

July 17, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

Being responsible for handling a probate estate can be a daunting task. If you find yourself in the position of... Read More

Probate

Survey: Financial Victimization of Elderly Americans Increasing

July 11, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

Earlier this month, a Washington-based consumer financial education organization released the results of a survey it conducted where in it... Read More

Elder Law

Digital Elvis May Appear Near You

July 9, 2012 - Joshua K. Crawford

The recent “performance” of the digital hologram of deceased rapper Tupac Shakur drew much attention when it first appeared at... Read More

Estate Planning