Protecting Seniors from an Increase in Financial Scams
According to a recent Cleveland.com article the incidence of IRS scams across the country is higher than ever before. In fact, a a member of the BLG team recently received an early morning phone call from someone threatening legal action unless she arranged...
Medicare Demystified: Understanding Observation Status
Over the last several years, many unsuspecting seniors and disabled persons have been opening the mail to receive large bills for health care procedures and medications they assumed were covered during a recent hospital stay. Even worse, some patients have transferred...
Tips for Communicating with Nursing Home and Assisted Living Staff
Trusting other people with the care of a loved one can be an emotionally difficult journey, and it’s important to feel comfortable addressing any concerns that come up along the way. The following strategies can help you keep the lines of communication open and...
Power of Attorney: The Legal Basics and Why Everyone Needs One
What’s the difference between a POA, DPOA, and HCPOA? And what about a Living Will – do I need one of those too? Many people assume that determining how your assets will be managed after death is the most important legal decision you need to make. But at BLG, we...
4 Essential Questions to Ask Your Aging Parent
Many people put off asking about their parents’ financial and legal affairs until faced with crisis – such as an unexpected illness or the death of a loved one. Too often, children find themselves sitting in a hospital room with a busy social worker, forced to make...
What is a Life Care Plan?
Welcome to the new blog of the Bradley L. Greene, Life Care Planning and Elder Law Firm. We’re hoping this space will be a place you can rely on for helpful information to guide your family through all stages of life—from advanced directives (Hint: Everyone should...