When creating your estate plan, it is important to understand the difference between probate and non-probate assets. Probate assets are those subject to court administration in a process through which a court determines how to distribute your property after you die. Some assets are distributed to heirs by the court as probate assets while others…
According to the World Health Organization, people worldwide are living longer. As a result of plentiful food supplies, improving healthcare options, and modern technological conveniences, most people can expect to live into their sixties and beyond. Every country in the world is experiencing a growth of older people. In 2020, the number of people aged…
Forbes Advisor asked nearly two dozen financial and real estate experts whether a primary residence was a good investment. Several of the respondents, 57%, said that buying a house is a good investment, while 38% said it depends on certain factors. The remaining 5% indicated that buying a home is not a sound investment. For many,…
http://www.toddmillerlaw.com Seniors are not immune to the collapsing state of marriage in America. Divorce among senior adults is often referred to as “gray divorce.” According to the National Center for Family & Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University, the divorce rate for couples over 50 doubled from 1990-2009. For adults 65 and older, the…
Love is eternal and blind, isn’t it? Afterall, we learn from the immortal lyrics in Time After Time, a song made popular by often controversial 80’s songstress, Cyndi Lauper, “If you’re lost you can look and you will find me, Time after time. If you fall, I will catch you, I’ll be waiting. Time after…
Todd Miller recently attended the Missouri State Lions Club Council of Governors meeting January 28, 2023. The meeting agenda included reports from various committees and the many activities to occur throughout Missouri by the seven Lions Club districts. The date and place of the next COG meeting is April 20, 2023 at the Radisson Hotel…
Attorney, Todd Miller of the Law Office of Todd Miller, LLC in Jefferson City, Missouri was recently elected 2nd Vice District Governor of District 26-M7. Miller’s responsibilities include supporting the other two district governors in the implementation of local and international Lions Club agendas. Growing membership is Miller’s primary emphasis as service clubs like the…
Okay sure, your life is calm now. Perhaps you are retired or nearing retirement. Perhaps your children are independent or nearing an age of independence. But soon enough you will be a senior adult with completely different legal needs than your younger self. While speeding tickets, dissolution of marriage and family law issues were paramount…
Elder abuse is often referred to as a silent problem; a problem that affects the dignity, security, and safety of some American seniors every day. Elder abuse includes various forms of abuse such as physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, exploitation, emotional abuse, and abandonment. According to statistics published by the National Council on Aging (NCOA),…
In part one of this two-part series, we discussed some of the important steps toward placing a loved one or friend in the care of a nursing home or residential care facility. As we previously discovered, this is a very challenging topic for nearly everyone and requires bravery, patience, teamwork, and sometimes the help of…
