This November, many of our Hoosier Estate Planning blog posts are devoted to highlighting estate planning pitfalls to avoid. Some big mistakes made by celebrities help make the point… Not every plan follows the usual pattern of leaving assets to family members and...
Elder law
Take Care in Selecting a Caregiver
“Did you know,” asks the Media Policy Center, “that today we have more parents to care for than children?” Eldercare has replaced childcare, the Center points out, as a leading healthcare issue. Healthcare issues for elders comprise a vitally important aspect of our...
Elder Lawyers Help with the Later Seasons of Life
An important practice area at Geyer Law is elder law, which deals with health, long-term care, and estate planning issues. Many of our clients need assistance which extends beyond the legal aspects of planning. As part of the compassionate care offered by Rebecca W....
“Trying Out the Wheelchair” Elder Care Planning
“Old age is like everything else. To make a success of it, you’ve got to start young,” Theodore Roosevelt once quipped, and as Indiana elder law professionals, we know how very right he was. Despite the fact that today’s seniors are living longer and healthier lives...
It May Be Time to Have That Other Talk
“Do you remember how difficult – and absolutely necessary – it was when it came time to sit with your kids to have ‘the Talk’, the one about the birds and the bees?” asks Tim Prosch. In his book The Other Talk, Prosch says it may be time to have another talk about the...
What We Can Learn From One of America’s Most Familiar Voices
Most Americans are familiar with the name Casey Kasem. He is a well-known radio personality famous for hosting shows such as American Top 40, American Top 20 and American Top 10 with a career spanning from 1970 until his retirement in 2009. Kasem also played the voice...
Respecting Wishes – Advanced Care Directives Ensure Your End-of-Life Wishes Are Carried Out
Lacrosse, Wisconsin is a picturesque city of just over 50,000, nestled on the banks of the Mississippi about an hour southwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Besides its natural beauty and the friendly charm of a small town, Lacrosse has also become a place where people...
Communicate Now: Gathering the Necessary Information to Care for Your Aging Parent
Dealing with the physical and mental challenges of caring for aging parents is a growing issue for millions of American families. Although it is impossible to prepare in advance for all potential issues, there are steps you can take now to prepare for the future. ...