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When It’s Time To Designate a Power of Attorney

Posted on May 19, 2020 | by Tom

One of the biggest questions we may ask ourselves is who should we trust to manage our financial and healthcare decisions when we no longer have capacity to do so ourselves. This is a tough question for some because designating a power of attorney (POA) is a decision of trust, something Continue reading →

Michaelson & Associates Talks Estate Planning in Nevada on LV Channel 13 Morning Blend

Posted on May 11, 2020 | by Tom | Leave a Comment

Did you catch Michaelson & Associates on Channel 13, Las Vegas Morning Blend? John Michaelson had the opportunity to speak more about estate planning and the importance of estate planning in Nevada. Some key takeaways from John’s interview include the following:

Estate planning Continue reading →

Caregiving for the elderly during Coronavirus

Posted on April 28, 2020 | by Tom

With the spread of coronavirus across the globe, many are worried about the health and safety of our most vulnerable populations. The elderly, immune-compromised, and sick individuals are vulnerable to severe illness from contracting COVID-19, which has many concerned with how to Continue reading →

Estate Planning for Blended Families

Posted on April 22, 2020 | by Tom

It is not uncommon for couples to divorce and remarry. People will often bring children into a new marriage from a prior marriage or union, and may choose to have kids in their new marriage as well. This can be referred to as a blended family. Blended family estate planning is extremely Continue reading →

Pandemic Challenges for the Elderly

Posted on April 15, 2020 | by Tom

Getting older when a pandemic strikes can be scary. Millions of people are over the age of 65, and over 50 million of them are right here in the United States. This age group faces special challenges as COVID_19 continues to spread. The following are a few pandemic challenges for Continue reading →

COVID 19 Panic Has Americans of All Ages Thinking About Estate Planning

Posted on April 9, 2020 | by Tom

The COVID-19 virus has taken over our lives and many people are thinking about how they and their families are protected. With more people getting sick and/or experiencing the loss of loved ones, there has been an explosion in the numbers of Americans rushing to make their will Continue reading →

Gen Xers Retirement Reality and Factors to Consider

Posted on December 6, 2019 | by Tom

Gen Xers are beginning to enter their 40s and 50s, which means that it’s time to start actively planning for retirement. When thinking about retirement, it’s not as cut and dry as ensuring a steady monthly income. There are many things to consider, including finances, investments, Continue reading →

It Would Be An Honor To Receive Your Vote!

Posted on July 8, 2019 | by Tom

I am grateful to be nominated in 4 categories of the 2019 Best of Las Vegas sponsored by the Las Vegas Review Journal.
The nominated categories are:

Best Elder Law
Best Estate Law
Best Law Firm
Best Customer Service

It would be an honor to receive your vote for the 2019 Best of Continue reading →

Health is Wealth (Even the Government Agrees)

Posted on November 28, 2018 | by Tom

If you are one of the millions of Americans looking for ways to improve your health this year, you’re not alone. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently released their updated Physical Activity Guideline for Americans. According to the latest guidelines, adults should Continue reading →

Being a Caregiver for Others…and Yourself

Posted on November 16, 2018 | by Tom

Every year, millions of Americans find themselves in situations where they become much-needed caretakers for members of their family. For example, adults may find themselves needing to take care of aging parents, or grandparents may need to step in and take care of their grandchildren. Continue reading →

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