Proactive Legal Strategies for Cognitive Decline
November 13, 2024
Legal tools like power of attorney and healthcare directives are essential in forming a proactive legal strategy for cognitive decline.
Downs Law Firm, P.C.
Long terrm care planning
Living Independently as You Age in Place
October 21, 2024
Planning to age in place secures your finances, healthcare and legal rights, while you continue to live independently in your home.
Selecting Your Financial Manager Can Help Avoid Family Feuds
July 31, 2024
When someone chooses a financial manager because they don’t want to hurt feelings, the result is often disastrous. It’s important to pick the most competent and trustworthy candidate.
Irrevocable Medicaid Trusts: Navigating the Complexities
June 25, 2024
Explore the pros and cons of using irrevocable trusts for Medicaid planning—secure assets while navigating complex eligibility rules.
Strategies to Qualify for Medicaid
April 22, 2024
Learn how to protect assets and become eligible for Medicaid with practical strategies, while avoiding questionable methods.
When Your Diagnosis Is Dementia…
March 18, 2024
I have been diagnosed with brain damage and dementia. Word to the younger folks: I woke up last year and suddenly could not spell or write legibly. No warning. No symptoms.
Medicaid Planning and Estate Planning?
February 29, 2024
Understanding the differences between Medicaid planning and estate planning is crucial for anyone looking to secure their financial future and ensure that their healthcare needs are met in their later years. While each serves distinct purposes, they are often interconnected, requiring careful coordination to achieve your overall planning objectives. Learn more about how you can protect your assets, ensure access to necessary care and leave a legacy for your loved ones.
CPR Training Can Be Lifesaving
November 6, 2023
CPR is a lifesaving technique that one can use if someone is not breathing properly or if their heart has stopped. Our instructor emphasized that during a cardiac arrest, every second counts
A New Alzheimer’s Medication Wins FDA Approval
August 7, 2023
Lecanemab (sold under the brand name Leqembi) helps reduce amyloid plaques in the brain, which are hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease. Prevention’s recent article, “All About Lecanemab, the New FDA-Approved Alzheimer’s Drug,” reports that the drug was approved in January under the FDA’s Accelerated Approval pathway. This process allows the organization to approve drugs for serious…
Should You Put Your Child on Your Deed?
July 5, 2023
If a child you’ve added to your deed goes through a divorce, has tax issues, is sued by someone, or must declare bankruptcy, your house could be on the chopping block!
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