Pride Month and the Importance of Estate Planning for LGBTQ+ Adults

Pride Month and the Importance of Estate Planning for LGBTQ+ Adults

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the diversity, resilience, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. It is also an opportunity to highlight the significance of proactive planning for the future. Today we will focus on the importance of estate planning for LGBTQ+ adults. Without proper documents in place trusted individuals may not be…

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Executing legal documents after a dementia diagnosis

Elder Law misinformation

At Hurley Elder Care Law, we aim to ‘myth-bust’ common elder law misinformation. One such myth is that a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease automatically means a person can no longer create or update estate planning documents. This is wrong! In fact, many individuals in the early stages of cognitive decline remain legally capable…

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Common myths about Medicaid and long-term care

Common myths

Last month, we explored some of the most common myths about Medicaid and long-term care. As promised, we are continuing the conversation by answering additional questions we hear daily from families navigating these decisions. Do you work only with seniors? Not at all! Every adult over 18 should have essential estate planning documents in place,…

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Legal documents for young adults

Legal documents for young adults

As high school graduations wrap up and college move-in lists begin, many families are focused on dorm supplies, meal plans, and class schedules. However, June is also the ideal time to ensure your young adult has essential legal documents in place before life gets even busier. Once your child turns 18, they are legally an…

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