​ Leaving your family to sort through all of your papers after your death or following an emergency is often very time consuming and...

Estate planning can often seem overwhelming. Fortunately, as a certified elder law attorney, I can help with all of your estate planning...

In his hometown of Brattleboro, Vermont, Ronald Read was known as a quiet and unassuming man. He was often seen around town gathering...

In previous bog posts, I have emphasized the importance of having a power of attorney. Without a comprehensive power of attorney, many...

Alzheimer’s disease affects more than five million older Americans and is the most common form of age-related dementia. Yet despite...

Many baby boomers are considering whether or not to buy long term care insurance. Unfortunately, most choose not to purchase coverage...

Living into your eighties is no longer uncommon. With the doubling of life expectancy since the Industrial Revolution, we have achieved...

Probate is the legal process by which the estate of a deceased person is settled. The word probate is a Latin term which means to “prove...

One of the more challenging situations when an elderly parent is declining is having to take over their finances. Sometimes it may...

One of the most important estate planning decisions you will make is deciding who will be responsible for your care if you become...