Did you know that bequeathing Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) is becoming more prevalent? This may be because the Baby Boomer generation is the first generation that has created retirement wealth in IRAs. The proposed SECURE Act, however, may require the IRA owner to make some changes to his or her IRA estate... Read More
Back-to-school season can be stressful and overwhelming for all parents, but for parents who are divorced, it can become more complicated. Deciding who will purchase school supplies, who will be there on the first day of school, and whether both parents’ names are listed on important school forms are just a few... Read More
Did you know that September 8th is National Grandparents Day? This year’s theme is “Bringing Generations to the Table” and we are joining millions of Americans in bringing awareness to the importance of helping ensure grandparents are protected, through estate planning and long-term care planning, for the next stage... Read More
Often, when clients come to us, one of the first questions they ask is “What is the difference between Estate Planning and Elder Law?” While this question may seem simple, whether a client needs Estate Planning or Elder Law, legal services depends greatly on each client’s unique set of circumstances. To help you make... Read More
During the summer we celebrate National Older Americans Month. We start in May with this time to both honor and celebrate seniors across the country. By making time for this important topic, we can take an important opportunity to raise awareness about the many challenges facing Older Americans. Celebrating National... Read More
Many people have heard the term ‘mediation,’ but often, we are asked what exactly mediation is and how it can benefit our clients. Mediation is a process where two parties discuss their disputes with a qualified and experienced impartial third-party. The mediator can help the two parties come to an amicable... Read More
Elder abuse is an epidemic that seems to be growing rapidly in recent years. Although abuse can happen at any time, elder abuse specifically impacts seniors over the age of sixty. The National Council on Aging describes it as “physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation, neglect, and abandonment.... Read More
You may have heard about mediation, but do you know what exactly mediation is, and what it entails? Let us share with you more about the importance of mediation and Roth Elder Law’s new Mediation Program. Mediation is a process where two parties discuss their disputes with a qualified and experienced impartial... Read More
Roth Elder Law is pleased to welcome (back) Kristin Schamel as the newest addition to our team. Kristin is originally from the Chicago area, and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In 1995, Kristin moved to California with her husband, a proud United... Read More
This May we will be celebrating National Elder Law Month. Our goal, as elder law attorneys, is to ensure that all of our clients and their loved ones can find and gain access to the right long-term care for them. Finding long-term care, however, is just one part of the equation. The second part, and perhaps more... Read More
