How Labor Made Our Country Better, and How the Better Stuck

Thanks to all those who labor… It’s time to reinstate the honor and dignity of labor in our national consciousness. What Does Labor Day Mean for Your Family? It’s time to reinstate the honor and dignity of labor in our national consciousness. I am proud that my...

Can I Get Help with My MaineCare Application

MaineCare can be a good option for paying for nursing home care. Learn what is involved with doing the application the right way.

Ten Things You Should Know About How to Make a Will

Ten Things You Should Know About How to Make Your Will Most people want to know what the top ten things you should know about how to make your will so they can plan their estate. For instance, what are your spouses rights? Can you amend your will? Do you need...

How to Probate a Will in Maine

Probate checklist, with forms and online filing instructions. Avoid being liable for the debts of the estate when you Probate a will in Maine. Probate lawyer explains some of the tips and traps for the unwary.

3 Tips for Retirement Account or IRA Protection After the SECURE Act

The SECURE act has changed your retirement account forever. What should you do? Find out before there is a problem

What is Estate Planning? Or How to Get a Great Estate Plan Without Having to Learn How to Build and Fly a Commercial Jetliner

Good estate planning protects assets and prevents family conflict. But did you know you could get a great plan without becoming a lawyer yourself?

Understanding the Term “Sound Mind”

Estate litigation lawyers can help many potential clients with different issues regarding an estate dispute. One of the most common reasons for a dispute to occur is lack of mental capacity. Many people assume that when a will contains no contest clauses, it cannot be...

Patients Accessing Health Services Virtually During COVID-19

Through the use of videoconferencing over wireless devices and remote health tech monitoring, telehealth can connect patients to vital health care services.

Choosing a Lawyer Making a Will

Choosing a Lawyer and Making a Will

Estate Planning During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has created the scramble to set up wills and end-of-life-directives.

Changes in Retirement Planning Trends

In France, proposals to raise the retirement age are met with street protests. Yet around the world, the retirement age is creeping up; in the United States, it is moving up from 65 to 67.

The Impact of Coronavirus on Seniors

We are living in confusing and scary times. The senior population has been identified as the most at-risk demographic for COVID-19.

The Consequences of Adding a Child’s Name to Your Bank Account

Although it can be useful to have another party available to keep track of bills when you’re sick or away, adding a child’s name to a bank account may be more of a hassle than it’s worth.

Asset Protection for Federal Employee TSP Thrift Savings Plan

Federal retirees can protect their Thrift Savings Plan for their surviving spouse…

The Baby Boomer Generation in the 2020s

The guiding forces behind baby boomer life in the 2020s are high expectations during a much longer retirement, more investment choices but less investment safety, and rising interest rates.

Changing Views in Memory Care Living Facilities

Alzheimer’s is also one of the most expensive diseases to treat and often results in financial strain on families trying to find and pay for the best care.

Understand the Importance of a Living Will

A living will lays out your preferences for life-sustaining medical treatment.

Blended Families Highlight the Need for Careful Planning

Blended families highlight the need for careful estate planning to make sure the needs of each spouse are met, as well as the needs of each parents’ children.

How to Bring Up the Subject of Your Inheritance and Get the Best Advice

Tips on how to talk about your inheritance, and what to plan for…

Study Provides New Insights on Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes a progression of symptoms.

The Established Link Between Diet, Exercise, and Alzheimer’s

Concerns about your memory or that of a loved one should never be ignored.

The Challenges of Caregiving for a Spouse

The Challenges of Caregiving for a Spouse Jesse Bifulco, Attorney, Camden Maine Caring for a seriously ill spouse can trigger relationship challenges. In the process of change, you can lose your best friend, your love, and your future as you both had imagined it....