Quirk in Medicare System’s Observation Status

Benjamin LongElder Law, Estate Planning, Medicare, Nursing Home

Benjamin E. Long – Championing Rights in Medicare Observation Status CasesAs the founding attorney at Schlagel Long, LLC, with a focus on estate planning and …

How Does a Spendthrift Trust Protect Heirs From Themselves?

Benjamin LongEstate Planning, Heirs, Probate, Trusts, Wills

Protecting Heirs with Spendthrift Trusts “What steps can be put into place to ensure an adult child, who makes poor decisions, will be secure after …

Estate Planning Basics for Difficult Times

Benjamin LongAdvanced Directive, Estate Planning, HIPAA Authorization, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills

The Importance of Estate Planning During the Pandemic “With all these anxieties and unknowns weighing on your mind, it might feel like there’s suddenly a …

Steps To Take When a Loved One Dies

Benjamin LongEstate Planning, Executor, Social Security, Wills

Navigating Estate Management After a Loved One’s Death “When a member of your family dies, you could be left to pick up the financial pieces. …

What Is a Testamentary Trust and Do You Need One?

Benjamin LongBeneficiaries, Estate Planning, Survivor Benefits

Understanding Testamentary Trusts and Their Benefits “Utilization of a testamentary trust for the surviving spouse is an excellent idea, whether the survivor is the husband …

How Does Planning for a Special Needs Child Work?

Benjamin LongDisabled, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Special Needs

The Importance of Strategic Funding for Special Needs Trusts“When parents start the planning process for a child with special needs, they usually work under the …

Elder Abuse Continues as a Billion-dollar Problem

Benjamin Long401k, Dementia, Estate Planning, Estate Planning Attorney, IRA, Power of Attorney, RMDs, Wills

Benjamin E. Long: Attorney Focused on Elder Financial Abuse Prevention and Estate Planning As a founding attorney at Schlagel Long, LLC, based in Olathe, Kansas, …

Digital Assets Need To Be Protected in Estate Plans

Benjamin LongCryptocurrencies, Digital Assets, Estate Planning, Incapacity

Benjamin E. Long: Attorney Focused on Digital Asset Estate Planning Benjamin E. Long is a pioneering attorney at Schlagel Long, LLC, specializing in estate planning …

Does Your Estate Plan Need a Will or a Trust or Both?

Benjamin LongAssets, Beneficiaries, Estate Planning, Heirs, Probate, Wills

Benjamin E. Long: Expert in Estate Planning with a Focus on Wills and Trusts Benjamin E. Long, a reputable estate planning attorney at Schlagel Long, …

Would an Early Retirement and Early Social Security Be Smart?

Benjamin LongEstate Planning, Gift Tax, Social Security

Options for Generating Income During the COVID-19 Crisis“For many older adults, claiming Social Security early would be a big mistake. It was a mistake made …