by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Jul 10, 2018 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
If you are in an accident and are placed on life support, would you prefer doctors to undertake every measure possible to keep you alive or take you off life support when nothing more can be done? How would you like any pain to be managed? How long would you prefer to...
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Jun 26, 2018 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
There is nothing more valuable than peace of mind when entering your later years of life. Part of this peace of mind originates in knowing that your hard-earned life savings, property and investments will seamlessly transition to your family and named beneficiaries...
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Jun 12, 2018 | Elder Issues, Elder Law
On June 15th, citizens worldwide will commemorate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day to help bring awareness to the millions of older adults subject to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation each year. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, 2.1 million...
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | May 22, 2018 | Elder Issues, Elder Law
Every day over 10,000 Baby Boomers turn sixty years old. As a generation, seniors who are over sixty years old are titled “Older Americans.” In 1983, President Carter created May as National Older Americans Month. During this month, professionals across the...
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | May 8, 2018 | Elder Issues, Elder Law, Estate Planning
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TJCA) was signed into law and took effect earlier this year. As many of you may know, the new tax law brings significant changes to our tax future. Since the implementation of the tax bill there have been numerous articles and news reports...
by Hougum Law Firm, LLC | Apr 9, 2018 | Elder Issues, Elder Law, Long Term Care
Today, there are over forty-five million unpaid family caregivers. Caregivers manage a high level of stress and numerous responsibilities each day. Often, many family caregivers still work at least part-time in addition to caring for an aging parent. Caregiving...
