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November 1, 2022
We hear this question a lot: “What happens if I don’t change a deed after a parent passes in Pennsylvania?” The short answer is that not recording the deed makes it impossible to sell the property, get a line of credit or a mortgage....
October 28, 2022
Memory loss is frightening for the person experiencing it and for their family. It may not be too significant initially, but as time goes on, the memory loss becomes more pronounced, and other difficulties emerge. While dementia or early-stage Alzheimer’s may allow a person...
March 17, 2020
At Hazen Law Group, the health and safety of our clients and business associates is our highest priority. Given the growing concerns surrounding the Covid-19 Coronavirus outbreak, we want to share with you the steps we are taking to protect you and our staff...
November 22, 2019
Recently, Best Lawyers released its list of “Attorneys of the Year” for the Harrisburg area. And not surprisingly for those who know her, Attorney Marielle Hazen of the Hazen Law Group has been named as Central Pennsylvania’s Elder Law Attorney of the Year. Best...
September 28, 2016
Military members and retirees can now direct payment of a dependent child Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity to a special needs trust for the benefit of a disabled child. This important development allows military members and retirees to provide for a child with a...
January 29, 2016
Because of the potentially financially devastating costs of long term care, Medicaid is often the safety net to protect spouses and other family members from impoverishment. For those of you who transfer assets, there is a period during which you are ineligible for Medicaid....
January 21, 2016
The cost of long-term care is dependent on the kind of care you require and the length of time that you need such care. It can also be affected by your provider and the area in which you live. The cost can be influenced...
January 7, 2016
Upon attaining the age of 18, a person has the right to make decisions on his or her own behalf without regard to any limitations or disabilities unless he or she has been adjudicated to be incapacitated by a court. This determination is made...
October 14, 2015
If you have not had your estate planning reviewed in the last three years, meeting with your attorney to review or prepare your estate planning should be high on your list of things to do. You need to have current Wills, Powers of Attorney,...
August 15, 2015
Advance Directives, also referred to as Living Wills, provide instructions to your doctors, hospital and family members on your wishes regarding life sustaining treatments. If you are in terminal condition or a state of permanent unconsciousness you have a right to decide what medical...
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