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Happy National Caregiver Day
One of the most overlooked and underappreciated groups are caregivers. Whether the caregivers are professionals or family members trying to help informally, caregivers are the
Get Ready George Jetson
I recently attended the national Life Care Planning Law Firms Association (LCPLFA) conference in Alexandria, Virginia. The speakers were terrific, but two got my undivided
What’s Not to Love?
What’s not to love? You may think you know, but peek into my world as a Bellomo employee and lead of the firm’s Life Care
My Loved One is in a Nursing Home, is it too Late?
“My loved one is in a nursing home, is it too late?” The simple answer is no, it is not too late! The only time
Alzheimer’s Disease: The Game Changer
In the mid-90’s, my grandpa Bellomo was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, and I remember watching him progress through the stages of this disease and thinking
Estate planning and the Dysfunctional Family
Over my career as an estate planning and elder law attorney, I swear I have seen just about everything. I cannot remember a fact pattern that
Potential Decrease in Federal Gift and Estate Tax Exemption, Did it Pass and Does it Impact You?
A hot topic among our clients is the proposed amendment to the Federal Lifetime Gift & Estate Tax Exclusion and how it may affect their
Why You Should look at LTC Insurance
The bottom line is that LTC (long term care) insurance has come a long way. There are new types of LTC insurance and even a
Considerations For Trust Type
Trusts are a major tool in estate planning. Trusts can be used for disability planning, probate avoidance, asset protection, and/or tax planning. Given the high
Comparing Life Care Planning to Traditional Elder Law
This year, we are getting the word out there about the Life Care Planning we offer that involves a licensed social worker to act as
How to Help Your Loved One Avoid Isolation
Isolation is something that many seniors experience on a regular basis. However, with the COVID pandemic, that isolated feeling is more common than ever. Today,