If you are a high-net-worth individual, it’s essential to have a comprehensive estate plan in place. However, every family’s circumstances are unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution for estate planning. Below are five estate planning strategies that may be right for you: 1. Make Sure You Have An Estate Plan For higher-net-worth individuals or […]
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November marks National Family Caregivers Month. You may have a caregiver in your life to whom you wish to bestow your gratitude by designating them as an heir in your estate plan. Whether your caregiver is your own child — or a niece, nephew, grandchild, godchild, stepchild, or even a caregiver who is not related
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Choosing the correct home care provider for your aging parents is a huge responsibility. This person will be looking after the needs of those who taught you to walk, talk, and care for yourself. To ensure your parents are well cared for in their golden years, consider the following as you seek out the perfect
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A diagnosis of dementia, a category of diseases affecting memory and thinking that includes Alzheimer’s disease, can feel overwhelming and upsetting. You might worry that you will lose control over your life and ability to make your own decisions. Fortunately, receiving a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s does not mean that you cannot execute legal
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Bratton Law Group is pleased to welcome our newest elder care coordinator, Kena Baer, to our life care planning team! Kena comes to Bratton Law Group with over 10 years of significant experience in the senior living environment, particularly helping those living with dementia. She is passionate about ensuring the highest quality of life for
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An estate plan often focuses on tangible property such as jewelry, artwork, money, and vehicles. However, in this age of technology, it is important to remember to include your digital assets. Digital assets consist of everything we own online. Because we spend more time on computers and smartphones than we ever did before, you may
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In helping clients prepare for their future, estate planning and elder law attorneys use many acronyms. Understanding some of the common medical and legal terms in this field can give you added confidence in your approach to planning for your own future or that of your loved ones. 1. LLM (Masters in Law) — An LLM represents
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Dementia is a general term that refers to severe memory loss and problems with thinking, behavior, and social skills that interfere with daily life. According to the National Institutes of Health, this neurological condition affects one in seven adults over age 71. Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia and makes up 60 percent to
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Congratulations to our Elder Care Coordinator, Claire Merendino, RN, CDP, who is celebrating 5 years at Bratton Law Group! As part of our life care planning team, Claire assists our clients and their families to attain the highest quality of life given their circumstances so they no longer have to manage the complexities of care
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