by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Jun 3, 2019 | Blog
Every June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This is an occasion for international organizations, governments, citizens, and concerned legal professionals in local communities across the globe to raise awareness about the epidemic of abuse affecting older populations. All of us can work together to find solutions, in June and throughout the year, to help prevent elder abuse from occurring. If you or someone you know suspects an elder...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | May 27, 2019 | Blog
Did you know an incapacity plan can include powers of attorney, a living will, and a revocable living trust agreement? An incapacity plan is an often overlooked part of your comprehensive estate planning. Unfortunately, most of us are so focused on transferring wealth or creating a legacy, that we forget to plan for incapacity. Your incapacity plan may be one of the most important things you can plan for this National Older Americans Month....
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | May 6, 2019 | Blog
The vast majority of elder care services are provided by close family members of senior adults. There may come a time, however, when even the most dedicated family caregivers can no longer meet the demands of an elder loved one’s needs. This may be the time when, as a family, you need to transition the aging loved one to care outside his or her home. This National Elder Law Month, we encourage you to talk to your parents and grandparents about...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Apr 24, 2019 | Blog
Did you know if you own a home or a car in another state, besides the probate process in your home state, your beneficiaries might need to go through another, ancillary, form of probate to receive it? Having your assets transferred to your heirs after you pass away can be something that you want to think through and plan for carefully because you want to do it the right way for your family. Without advance planning, the laws of the state where...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Apr 9, 2019 | Blog
Did you know that, according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), 20% of Americans wait until the last two weeks before the filing deadline to prepare their returns? If you find yourself in this situation, do not worry – there is still time! It is important, however, to file your tax return before the April 15th filing deadline to avoid incurring any penalties. We want to share with you a few tax tips to make last minute filing as...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Mar 29, 2019 | Blog
As you get older, you may start to notice changes in your body. You may find, for example, that moving around and accomplishing daily tasks is more challenging than it used to be. This is because, as we age, our metabolisms slow down and our physical strength weakens. Fortunately, eating a healthy and balanced diet combined with some frequent exercise can help keep the senior you love fit and healthy. Let us share with you a few types of foods...
