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By Elizabeth Necka, Division of Behavioral and Social Research, NIA With nearly 70% of Americans over the age of 65 now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, many older Americans are once again safely hugging their (fully vaccinated) loved ones and returning to regular activities after more than a year...

By Michelle Ullman, Investopedia Somewhere between a corporation and a partnership lies the limited liability company (LLC). This hybrid legal entity is beneficial for small-business owners and is also a powerful tool for estate planning. If you want to transfer assets to your children, grandchildre...

By Donna Fuscaldo, Investopedia It seems like many people devote more time to planning a vacation, choosing a car to buy, or even selecting a spot to eat dinner than they do to estate planning—deciding who will inherit their assets after they’re gone. It may not be as fun to think about as booking a...

An often-overlooked aspect of elder abuse is cybercrime – and it’s a problem that’s getting worse. In 2020, the FBI reported a record amount of cybercrime complaints — nearly 800,000 — adding up to over $4.1 billion in losses. More than half of those losses were suffered by people ...

By Janet Howard Aging is inevitable. We’re all growing older all the time. Fortunately, those who have gone before us, our elders, really enjoy giving advice. Reading and listening to what they have to say about how best to grow old is a smart way for those of us in our relative youth to take ...

By Susan M. Keenan  Although many people know where their personal records are stored, they forget to let other family members know where they are. It is important to find a secure location for storing all of your important personal documents.  Keeping your personal records in a safe and secure loca...

Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz, member of the Assembly Standing Committee on Aging, and Senator Roxanne J. Persaud, Chair of the Senate Social Services Committee today announced that both houses of the state legislature have passed key legislation to expand the work of Enhanced Multidisciplinary Teams ...

We have to protect our assets to create and maintain generational wealth. Attorney Brian Figeroux explains the importance. Legal Help Get a FREE, no-obligation consultation here. Ask the Lawyer. Call 855-768-8845 or visit www.askthelawyer.us

Advance care planning is not just about old age. At any age, a medical crisis could leave you too ill to make your own health care decisions. Even if you are not sick now, planning for health care in the future is an important step toward making sure you get the medical care you would […]

By Sheila O’ Brian You know you should make a will, but you never seem to be able to drum up much enthusiasm for the idea.  It seems like a big, complicated pain-in-the-butt undertaking and you’re not planning on dying anytime soon anyway.  You know that lawyers cost a fortune, and who knows if you ...