Newsletter Archive

October 2020 Newsletter

Wednesday, October 14th, 2020

In essence, Wills do nothing while the Will maker is alive. Trusts function as both substitutes for powers of attorney and for wills.

September 2020 Newsletter

Monday, September 14th, 2020

Did you know that once a child reaches the age of 18, you no longer have access to your child's medical or financial information or that you no longer have the ability to make medical decisions or act in a financial capacity for them unless you have their written consent or are with them and they give their verbal consent?

August 2020 Newsletter

Tuesday, August 11th, 2020
Many of us are not receiving long term care Medicaid, but contemplate we may need such long-term care in the future. Sometimes citizens have cash resources that
exceed the Medicaid limit. At the same time, family members, typically the eldest daughter, are providing care out of their own time and resources, which is
burdensome to the caregiver and guilt giving to the parent.

COVID-19 reopening plan for Estate & Elder Law Services

Thursday, July 30th, 2020

As valued colleagues and clients, we want to continue keeping you informed of the operations of Estate & Elder Law Services amid ongoing concerns of COVID-19.

Catherine B. Read named Chair of the Elder Law Section at DSBA

Tuesday, July 28th, 2020

The Elder Law section is comprised of Delaware attorneys who are interested in the impact of the law on the elderly, including but not limited to, issues relating to elder abuse and financial exploitation, adult guardianships...

June 2020 Newsletter

Friday, June 19th, 2020

Turmoil, anxiety, vexatious, how many words can you use to explain the Covid-19 plague?

Covid-19 Update from Estate & Elder Law

Tuesday, March 31st, 2020

At Estate & Elder Law Services we are here to serve our clients: the elderly, those with disabilities and their families. No one is more important.

Coronavirus Update from Estate & Elder Law Services

Tuesday, March 24th, 2020

As valued colleagues and clients, we want to continue keeping you informed of the operations of Estate & Elder Law Services amid concerns of COVID-19.

Covid-19 Update from Estate & Elder Law Services

Thursday, March 19th, 2020

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to react proactively and erring on the side of caution to protect the safety and well-being of our staff, clients and advisors...

Estate & Elder Law Services Coronavirus Precautions

Monday, March 16th, 2020

In light of the outbreak of the coronavirus, we are reacting proactively and erring on the side of caution to protect the safety and well-being of our staff and clients...

July 2019 Newsletter

Thursday, August 8th, 2019
  1. Memory Cafe's Help Alzheimer's Patients and Families
  2. Nursing Home Roundup
  3. Health Updates
  4. American Retirees are Healthier and Wealthier
  5. An Estate Plan Turns Worries into a Plan
  6. Technology News

May 2019 newsletter

Thursday, August 8th, 2019
  1. Science Backs the Benefits of Dancing

  2. Four Things That Matter Most Late in Life

  3. Some Medications Don’t Mix Well with Alcohol

  4. Study Shows Number of Delaware Docs is Declining

  5. Understanding Social Security Survivors Benefits

  6. Many Remote Nursing Homes are Closing

March 2019 newsletter

Thursday, August 8th, 2019
  1. How Much will the Hospital Charge?
  2. Technology Update
  3. Ease into retirement
  4. Tiny Homes
  5. Surgery Does Not Always Help Knee Pain
  6. Aging is not a Disease
  7. Court Allows Medicaid exceptions

 

January 2019 Newsletter

Thursday, August 8th, 2019
  1. Too Much Sitting Around is Bad for Your Health
  2. Technology Update
  3. Too Much Medicine?
  4. Make a Plan Before Crowdfunding for Someone Who is Disabled
  5. Doctor’s Office Dementia Tests are Often Wrong
  6. In Texas, a Man Blinked His Valid Will

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