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Ben Neiburger Founder, Generation Law

December 2020 When Gifts Go Wrong The strangest of holiday seasons is here, and even COVID can’t derail traditions like exchanging gifts. If you give or receive a big gift this year (other than the gift of 2020 coming to a close), there are a few rules to avoid financial headaches later.   In this issue of The Elder Law Minute, read cautionary tales about giving gone wrong that can help your family avoid making the same mistakes. And if you notice mom or dad are looking a little more frail on your next Zoom check-in, we have tips for finding a compassionate geriatric care manager — which can be a gift for the entire family.   From all of us at Generation Law, happy holidays, good riddance to 2020, and here’s to a brighter 2021.

DECEMBER'S NEWS TO KNOW

How NOT to Give a Gift Giving your wife a vacuum when she didn’t ask for one is a bad gift. So is giving anyone a sweater that lights up and plays Jingle Bells. What’s even worse is giving someone a house or money if the gift is not given the right way, because a gift like this can cause far worse headaches than standing in line to return the proverbial ugly sweater. READ MORE Do I Need a Geriatric Care Manager? Need to make care decisions for an elderly or disabled loved one, but too busy or overwhelmed to know where to start? There are experienced senior care professionals who can help. READ MORE

FIRM BRIEF

Greetings from Holidaytown How do you keep things festive around the office when you can’t come within 6 feet of each other? By channeling your inner Hallmark movie set designer. Once again, the Generation Law staff has transformed the office into “Holidaytown,” complete with the obligatory miniature gingerbread houses. We hope it brings you an extra dose of holiday cheer.

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