Meet Charlie, a 72-year-old Vietnam veteran. All of Charlie’s life, he’s done everything on his own and rarely accepts help from others, even more rarely will you find him admitting he needs help. He is stubborn as a mule and strong in his convictions, chiefly of which is his sense of pride in taking care...Read More

If you need to give someone else permission to execute documents or take actions on your behalf, a San Antonio power of attorney from the Voeller Law Firm can help with the process. A power of attorney is a legal document that gives permission for another person to act on your behalf because you are...Read More

Harry and Wanda got married late in life. This was their second marriage, and both had children from the prior marriages. The couple wanted their children to inherit from their respective parents, so Harry and Wanda signed a prenuptial agreement to keep their property clearly separated. Unfortunately, Harry was then diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Medical bills...Read More

After Maria’s husband died, Maria’s daughter Debby persuaded her to sell the family home and move into Debby’s mother-in-law  cottage.  That  way  they  could  stay  close, and  Maria  could  invest  the money  from  the  sale  in  a  nest egg  on  which  she  could  live comfortably. The house sold for a handsome sum, Maria moved in,...Read More

After a person passes away, the assets that they leave behind can be tied up in probate for some time until it is determined where the items should go. This can happen even if you have a Last Will and Testament. There are several things that can be done before this happens to prevent this...Read More

Long term care (LTC) is a term that has many facets to its definition. It is comprised of a variety of services that meet medical and non-medical requirements for people who cannot care for themselves for long periods of time. It is a highly individualized care system which can be formally or informally provided. Formal...Read More

National Senior Citizens Day is just around the corner! August 21 is the “official” National Senior Citizens Day – a holiday established in 1988 by President Reagan. Senior citizens provide so many benefits to our communities – they are engaged and informed politically, they volunteer, and they provide wisdom and guidance to younger members of...Read More

Whether you have a great deal of assets or you have very little, it is important to make it known what you wish to do with your estate if you pass away. Visiting with a San Antonio estate planning lawyer can help you to get the security you need. Preparing a will is something that...Read More

Aging is the sign of a successful life. After all, when you think about the alternative to aging your perspective about getting older shifts. You should start seeking self-sufficiency for your retirement years well before the age of sixty-five. But, even if you have not done so, don’t shun the planning stages. You need to...Read More

There are many reasons that an elderly individual or their family might hire a San Antonio elder law attorney from the Voeller Law Firm. Whether it is to plan for health and personal care, handle fiduciary issues, housing issues, or even the rights of a resident of a long-term facility; a qualified legal professional from...Read More