During the holidays most people make an extra effort to be friendly and embrace the spirit of the season. Unfortunately, scam artists make a point of using the holiday spirit to target people – and these predators frequently target the elderly. The Bellevue Elder Law Attorneys at Legacy Estate Planning, LLC shed some light on […]
Elder Law
November Is National Family Caregiver Month
The older population in the United States has increased dramatically and steadily over the last several decades – and is expected to continue to grow for the foreseeable future. That means that there is a good chance that you, or a family member, will provide unpaid care to an older loved one at some point. […]
Meet our Newest Attorney, Andrea Lee
By Heather Agun, Edited by Becky Pearsall *Created under the direct legal supervision of Stephen Waltar. See Disclaimer Photos by Heather Agun In 2000, Andrea Lee found herself standing in the aisle of a Barnes and Noble. During her short tenure as an elementary school teacher, Andrea had realized that she wanted to do […]
What is a Living Will?
While you are not required to have a living will, this is something you may want to consider drafting as soon as possible. In short, this is a legal document that allows you to express to doctors how you wish to be treated should you become incapacitated. With this, you are able to tell medical […]
What is an Elder Law Attorney? What Services Do they Provide?
As the name suggests, an elder law attorney is a professional who practices legal issues pertaining to older adults. While this is a general definition, it gives you a solid understanding of the target demographic of these attorneys. The deeper you dig the more information you will uncover, such as the areas in which elder […]
