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One of the hardest conversations to have with someone who has Alzheimer’s disease is the conversation about when they should stop driving.  Since driving requires the ability to make quick decisions and fast motor reactions, there will come a time when every person with Alzheimer’s will be unable to drive. In our culture we often …

Do you ever wonder how attorneys keep current on the law and consider unique and difficult issues? All California attorneys have to take a certain number of continuing education classes and report those units to the State Bar.  We attend various seminars to complete the required units and typically have hundreds of hours of classes …

We all know we live in an increasingly digital world, but have you ever given any thought to how your loved ones would access digital assets if you become incapacitated or pass away? Digital Assets covers a broad range of assets and accounts.  Do you have on line access only to a bank or investment …

I had the opportunity to participate in a dementia reality tour that our firm co-sponsored at Pacific Gardens.  The premise behind the tour is to experience what it is like to have dementia and to gain compassion and understanding from the experience. The tour began by dividing the participants into small groups and outfitting us …

Since 1999, the Social Security Administration (SSA) mailed annual Social Security Statements to you three months before your birthday.  These statements were a way to inform you about the amount of Social Security benefit that you would be entitled to receive at different retirement ages (based upon your current earnings), the disability benefit that you, …

As part of an estate administration, it is typical to use a small estate affidavit to claim assets that may have not been titled in the name of a trust, or assets which were “lost or forgotten” by the family.  Previously we were limited in the usefulness of this process, as the asset limit for …

The United States Department of Health and Human Services issued a news release today about the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.  Some of the highlights include: Saturday, December 3, 2011 is the 19th Annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day to highlight efforts to improve the conditions of persons with disabilities. Across …

Medicare Open Enrollmentends earlier this year. You have until December 7 to make sure your health and drug coverage still meets your needs. You do not need to take any action if you are happy with your current coverage. If you want to change plans, or if you need help choosing the right plan, visit …

What would you do if you saw someone having a seizure? Would you know what to do? November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month and the Epilepsy Foundation’s national initiative – Get Seizure Smart – is a grassroots public awareness campaign aimed at getting information about seizure first aid and recognition into the hands of as …