Published on May 4, 2021. Last Updated on October 21, 2025. No, this isn’t that talk — it’s not about the birds and the
Blog
Insecurity Under the New SECURE Act: What It Means for Your Estate Plan
Published on January 29, 2020. Last Updated on October 14, 2025. On December 20, 2019, Congress passed one of the most significant pieces of
Keep Loved Ones at Home: Legal and Practical Guidance for Family Caregivers
Published on February 10, 2022. Last Updated on October 7, 2025. As an elder law attorney, I can tell you that in all my
How to Help Your Loved One Avoid Isolation: A Guide for Families and Caregivers
Published on March 1, 2022. Last Updated on September 30, 2025. As an elder law attorney, I often see how social isolation can deeply
Planning Options for Unsupported Elders or Elder Orphans
Unsupported elders or elder orphans are individuals in the elder community who face social and/or physical isolation without any available known family members or designated
The Perils Of DIY Estate Planning
Estate planning is a crucial process that ensures the security of your family and assets when you pass away. However, many people are tempted to
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
 










