My Mom is acting CRAZY! Imagine this scenario: Your mother, who is 80 years old and a widow, has suddenly started spending money recklessly. She is paranoid of you and your efforts to rein in her behavior. She is not taking the medicine that her doctor has prescribed, or she won’t go to the doctor…
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Tis the season for gift-giving! One of a parent’s (or grandparent’s) greatest sources of pleasure is to make a gift to a child or grandchild. Whether the gifts are holiday gifts or wedding or birthday gifts, “helping out” is something seniors take great pride in. Even if their world is growing smaller due to health…
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As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to say thank you. Your trust, referrals, and continued support have allowed us to serve more families across Alabama with guidance, protection, and peace of mind as they plan for the future. We are grateful to be part of your community and…
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Many of you have children coming home from college within a month or so. Under the eyes of the law, at least, they are ADULTS. Regardless of how they behave or even if you are still paying all the bills, the law at least considers them to be fully capable of making their own decisions.…
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year With the kids jingle belling And everyone telling you be of good cheer It’s the most wonderful time of the year Andy Williams was right! It is the most wonderful time of the year, but it is also something else- it is the most dangerous time of…
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“Situational awareness” is the term used by Navy Seals and others to describe being tuned in to your surroundings, especially potential threats to your person. People who are “situationally aware” don’t get ambushed nearly as often as those who aren’t paying attention, at least so the theory goes. You will most likely be spending a…
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Is your loved one a victim of elder financial abuse? What are the clues? We are seeing “romance scams” as the most common type of financial abuse. You may not even know they are happening unless you do a little forensic work. Here is how the typical scam might play out: Your mother is contacted…
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Many of you have children graduating from high school within a few weeks. Soon they will be turning 19 and will be considered, under the eyes of the law at least, to be ADULTS. Regardless of how they behave, the law at least considers them to be fully capable of making their own decisions. What…
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Bill Nolan was recently featured on Care Across America. Youtube.com/@careacrossamerica Listen or watch as he explains the importance of planning! Video: https://youtu.be/GYTm4dHxVGs?si=LqIPlxYpG81NjJTu What’s the difference between elder law and estate planning? According to attorney Bill Nolan, it’s about timing and focus. While estate planning looks toward what happens after death, elder law concentrates on protecting assets and ensuring…
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This past weekend I was playing some old Rolling Stones on my earbuds at the gym and the song “Time is on My Side” came on. I am sure you have heard the song – they didn’t write it, by the way, but they did make it famous. I imagine the band members were in…
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