Insights & Guidance for Planning Ahead

(Clinkscales Elder Law Practice, P.A., is unique in Kansas. We are members of the Life Care Planning Law Firm Association—LCPLFA.org. We an elder care law firm that guides clients on their journey while dealing with chronic illness or aging issues. Our focus is not restricted to legal documents, but addresses financial, legal and health care concerns in concert with each other. I thought I would share with you an article I am sending to our families, with maybe shining li

May is Elder Law Month. It is also Older Americans Month. Both are worth celebrating. The focus of Elder Law Month is to bring awareness to the need to have planning done, including powers of attorneys, living wills, or a will or trust. Unfortunately, in Kansas, no one has the right to act for you unless you have that documented. Why is that important? If you don't have something in place, then the law is going to impose decisions on you if you lack capacity. As an elder

I have shared before that I love Halloween. The costumes, the decorations, the parties, the FUN. But not the scary, bloody and gory part. You can keep your horror movies and scary haunted houses, I’d like to keep sleeping at night. I am going to share some nightmarish situations that have happened with our office. They will not have happy endings. I want to be careful to not make light of unfortunate situations, but I do think it is important to share our experience. Joy T

May is recognized nationwide as Elder Law month, a time to raise awareness of unique issues facing older Americans. As an elder law practice, we feel our role is protecting the elderly’s rights, dignity, and independence. I have the privilege of working with seniors and their families at some of the most vulnerable and transitional moments in life. It may be planning for long-term care, managing the complexity of Medicaid eligibility, protecting assets, using Medicare e