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Aug 1, 2018
2 min

Jake Mason Receives Master of Laws in Elder Law and Estate Planning

Jake Mason is one of few attorneys in Tennessee to graduate with a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Elder Law and Estate Planning. Mason hails f...

Jul 25, 2018
3 min

The ABLE Act Helps Those With Special Needs

The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act was signed into law in December of 2014. The purpose of the Act was to provide individu...

Jul 13, 2018
4 min

Top 3 Reasons Veterans Should Have A Professional Advocate

The number of sad stories of veterans’ benefits getting tied up in the system is not only sad but startling. A quick internet search can ...

Jul 12, 2018
3 min

Tips To Prevent Elder Abuse

Stopping elder abuse is only possible after you first learn to recognize the signs. Discover how you can help prevent abuse to the elderl...

Jun 25, 2018
3 min

States Brace For Baby Boomer Retirement Challenges

There are demographic and cultural shifts occurring in the United States. The baby boomer generation continues to “gray” the country and ...

Jun 22, 2018
3 min

Major Overhaul of Veteran Care Passed By Senate

This month, the U.S. Senate passed legislation to increase available health care to U.S. Veterans. The bill will expand long-term and pos...

Jun 14, 2018
3 min

The Top 5 Reasons To Become A Tech Savvy Senior

Although the “digital divide” is closing, there are still many senior citizens who remain apprehensive about jumping into technology use....

Jun 1, 2018
3 min

Heritage Law Group Hosts A Successful 2nd Annual Elder Law Event

In celebration of National Elder Law Awareness Month and National Stroke Awareness Month, Heritage Law Group hosted the 2nd Annual Elder ...

May 31, 2018
7 min

Health Tips For Older Adults

In honor of National Senior Health & Fitness Month, below are some great tips for staying healthy at any age. We are not medical professi...

Apr 6, 2018
3 min

What Is A Holographic Will?

A purely holographic will is one that is handwritten and has no witness signatures. In Tennessee, the material provisions and signature m...

Mar 26, 2018
4 min

Different Financial Approaches To Long Term Care Services

Long term care insurance was sold aggressively in the 1980s, 90s and thereafter to offset the costs of seniors needing to live in a nursi...

Feb 22, 2018
3 min

Things to Consider in Retirement Planning

Most people dream of the day they can retire...traveling the world, playing golf, spending time with grandchildren, etc. The problem is t...

Jan 29, 2018
1 min

What is Probate? with Jake Mason

Call to schedule a FREE 30-minute in-office Probate consultation at (615) 989-7054. About the Company: Heritage Law Group, PLLC is a bout...

Jan 18, 2018
6 min

How Will Tax Reform Impact Seniors and Persons With Disabilities?

'Time's are a changing'... The Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) is now officially law. Both the House and Senate passed the new tax reform bil...

Dec 20, 2017
3 min

A Holiday Reflection

Well, Christmas time is officially upon us. The season inevitably becomes a time for reflection, as the end of the year draws close. An...

Dec 8, 2017
2 min

May The Force Be With Your New Year's Planning

The end of the holiday season is only a few weeks away. With that comes the planning and the standard New Year’s resolutions that people ...

Nov 2, 2017
4 min

How To Prepare For Visiting Elderly Family Members During The Holidays

It's that time of year to prepare for holiday dinners, reminiscing on the good old days, and visiting those we may not see but a few time...

Oct 20, 2017
4 min

How To Steer Clear of Probate Court

Many people have been told that it is important for people to “avoid probate.” But just because people may have heard that term, doesn’t ...

Oct 2, 2017
1 min

Powers of Attorney vs. Conservatorship with Attorney Jake Mason

About the Company: Heritage Law Group, PLLC is a boutique Estate Planning and Elder Law firm assisting residents in Tennessee and Kentuck...

Sep 19, 2017
3 min

When Is The Best Time To Get A Power of Attorney?

Caregiving isn’t just about taking care of your loved one’s physical health. The deeper you get into the caregiving role, the more that r...

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