by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Nov 4, 2014 | Estate Planning, Health Care
Every year, people in the United States spend millions of dollars to treat and care for Alzheimer’s Disease. As people continue to live longer and longer than ever before, even more money is projected to be spent in the future. This means that everyone should...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Oct 20, 2014 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Health Care
Increasingly in the United States, elderly people are being abused by those who are entrusted to protect them. The abuse is not always physical, but includes financial abuse, neglect, and theft. A new proposal in Ohio seeks to help mitigate the problem of...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Oct 2, 2014 | Estate Planning, Health Care
Estate planning offers a variety of tools to prepare for the possibility of disability. Most of the time, these tools focus on what will happen if a person suffers from a physical injury or illness. However, there are ways to also plan for the possibility of mental...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Aug 13, 2014 | Asset Protection, Estate and Trust Administration, Health Care
Shelly Sterling has emerged from probate court, which allowed her to sell the Los Angeles Clippers professional basketball franchise. Which decision brings to light some harsh tax and estate planning lessons for advisers. This heated court battle was, in essence, a...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Aug 11, 2014 | Health Care, News and Current Events
Just Married? Congratulations — Now Start Estate Planning! The first thing you want to do as a newlywed probably has nothing to do with estate planning, but it’s critical to tackle it early. What estate planning should newlyweds tackle first? A recent Motley...
by Barbara M. Pizzolato, Esq. | Jul 18, 2014 | Estate Planning, Health Care
A new study pegs the lifetime cost of caring for a child with autism at $1.4 million. For parents, there are no easy solutions. The good news: Sam is now high-functioning, and in many respects a completely normal 13-year-old. The downside: The price tag to get to this...
