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Jan 10, 2025 | 
natlawreview.com | Shana Siegel
More and more of the clients I see lately are solo agers. A recent study found that 34 percent of older adults do not have a spouse, significant other or children who can provide their care. Although historically children and close relatives were the primary support for aging adults, there are many ways to fill that gap. Whether through informal networks of friends and “found” families, or through the guidance of professionals like our firm, it is important to plan.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Harris Freier |Shana Siegel |Jacob H. Hupart |Alexandria Murphy
Skip to main content November 25, 2024 Volume XIV, Number 330 Legal Analysis. Expertly Written. Quickly Found.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Shana Siegel
Skip to main content November 25, 2024 Volume XIV, Number 330 Legal Analysis. Expertly Written. Quickly Found.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Shana Siegel
Skip to main content November 04, 2024 Volume XIV, Number 309 Legal Analysis. Expertly Written. Quickly Found.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Shana Siegel
Skip to main content October 11, 2024 Volume XIV, Number 285 Legal Analysis. Expertly Written. Quickly Found.
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Aug 30, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Shana Siegel |David Fischer |Alan Sachs |Patrick Redmond
Thank you for reading the latest edition of the National Law Review’s bi-weekly legal news roundup! We hope you are enjoying and making the most of these last weeks of summer. Please read below for the latest in law firm hiring and expansion news, key industry awards and recognition and a feature on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and women in law.
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Aug 30, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Shana Siegel
Some major changes are on the way for Medicare beneficiaries regarding drug costs. Due to the Inflation Reduction Act, the federal government now will have the ability to negotiate the prices of drugs for Medicare beneficiaries. After an initial set of negotiations, new lower prices have been announced for 10 expensive drugs. The discounts for some blood thinners and drugs for arthritis, cancer, diabetes, and heart failure result in costs as much as 79% lower.
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Jul 12, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Shana Siegel
Skip to main content July 12, 2024 Volume XIV, Number 194 Legal Analysis. Expertly Written. Quickly Found.
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Jul 3, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Shana Siegel
Many of my clients ask me about using Payable on Death (“POD”) accounts. While these can be very useful tools, I have seen some very problematic results that clearly were not what the client intended. Understanding the benefits and drawbacks of POD accounts can help you decide if they are the right choice for you. What is a Payable on Death (POD) Account? A POD account is a type of bank account that designates a beneficiary to receive the funds upon the account holder’s death.
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Jun 11, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Shana Siegel
Earlier in my career, it was a given that when my clients’ child who had a disability turned 18, the parents would pursue guardianship. When I discussed other options, my clients would say the school district had told them they needed to become guardians for their child. Over the last decade, there has been movement towards seeking less restrictive alternatives to guardianship.
