Individuals and the families of those diagnosed with long-term illness or disability have several important things in common, they have care needs and care costs money. The client's personal needs, difficulty finding and coordinating qualified care and the high cost...
As a resident of Pennsylvania, you might have an older loved one who needs assistance. It’s common to have an elderly parent or grandparent who has medical issues and needs a helping hand in the event that they have to go into a nursing home. A Medicaid asset...
Blended families can bring a sense of joy and belonging in the home. However, stepparents and biological parents have to make sure there is a plan in place to take care of everyone in the immediate family if anything were to happen. Estate planning for blended...
The first step of the probate process is establishing that the testator’s last will and testament is authentic and valid. In many states, wills are only valid when they are signed in front of witnesses who then sign the document themselves, but witnesses are not...
One of the biggest mistakes a person can make is not having an estate plan. Without a will, trust or other plan documents, there is no way to know for sure that your Pennsylvania estate will be distributed in accordance with your wishes. Furthermore, a lack of...
Elderly citizens may wish to safeguard their assets from creditors and others. Seniors often wish to leave a legacy for their loved ones and know that their assets will not be reduced by third-party claims. There are a few things that seniors in Pennsylvania and other...
When people in Pennsylvania talk about power of attorney, they're typically talking about older adults. However, you don't have to be elderly to have a medical emergency. If you're a parent, you want to stay updated when your child has a medical condition, but when...
If someone would have told me back in March that we would continue to be living through a worldwide pandemic in November, I wouldn’t have believed them. That being said, 2020 has lived up to its theme of “Expect the Unexpected.” The Holiday season is going to look a...
It is early November and houses are already decorated with Christmas lights. I feel like I have been time warped into the future. A little game we play on our rides is the “light game”. My sons count the houses with Christmas decorations on their side of the car....
Karrie Sarisky, Elder Care Coordinator at Kreisher Marshall & Associates, LLC. Karrie joined the KMA team in February 2020 right before the COVID-19 Pandemic hit. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with her. Karrie works tirelessly to maintain the...