by Connie Aschenbrenner - Anchorage Attorney | Nov 30, 2018 | Elder Law
By Connie Aschenbrenner, Anchorage elder lawyer Based on what I am seeing as an Anchorage elder lawyer, more and more people are considering pre-planning and pre-paying for their own funeral. For years, I have recommended that my clients include their wishes for their...
by Connie Aschenbrenner - Anchorage Attorney | Oct 24, 2018 | Elder Law
Anchorage Elder Law Attorney: 5 Ways to Protect Older Loved Ones from Financial Abuse It’s no secret that the elderly are a favorite target of scam artists. Criminals will troll the internet and phone lists looking for seniors that are easy to prey upon due to an...
by Connie Aschenbrenner - Anchorage Attorney | Oct 16, 2018 | Elder Law
In a rare instance of bipartisan cooperation, Congress recently passed a law that will expand chronic care benefits to individuals enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans who have chronic illnesses. The Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve...
by Connie Aschenbrenner - Anchorage Attorney | Sep 15, 2018 | Elder Law
Legal competency concerns can lead to issues for senior citizens, during both life and death. This is especially true for financial affairs and disputed inheritances. An Anchorage Elder law attorney must be able to determine a senior’s legal competency in both...
by Connie Aschenbrenner - Anchorage Attorney | Sep 10, 2018 | Elder Law
Anchorage elder law attorneys have some good news for vulnerable seniors in Alaska and across the country. As part of a larger bipartisan bill on banking reform, the Senior Safe Act became law in the month of May. This legislation is an attempt to stop acts of...
by Connie Aschenbrenner - Anchorage Attorney | Jun 22, 2018 | Elder Law, Wills and Trusts
As an Anchorage will attorney, I advise that it’s always best for a person to write down one’s intentions for their property when they die. However, many people still die intestate (without a will), and their intentions aren’t known. Often, however, these people’s...
