Mirit Hoffman, at The Blogs

Aug 2, 2022, 7:02 PM

Car Accidents and Enduring Power of Attorney

Last week I was in a car accident (which is why my live session in Hebrew was postponed to this week instead, and if you do not have a clue what I am talking about you really should check...

Apr 20, 2022, 4:05 PM

Pesach and Enduring Power Of Attorney have a lot in common. Who knew?

Pesach- The holiday of freedom, celebrating our liberation from slavery. We get ready for it weeks in advance (some of us even months but don’t tell..). And then on Lel Haseder we finally we sit next to family and /or close...

Mar 20, 2021, 11:18 PM

Enduring Power of Attorney – 10 Reasons Why

Israeli law has changed the way it deals with the elderly and incapacitated by empowering them with a legal option, an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA), which enables them to decide how they would like their medical and personal...

Feb 14, 2021, 6:58 PM

Protecting Yourself from Internet Fraud and Scams

The American Journal of Public Health estimates that about 5% of the elderly population suffer from some sort of scam every year. Here are a few reasons why: Elder people in general are more isolated, more trustworthy and vulnerable to social...

Jan 6, 2021, 8:36 PM

Mr. 2021 — nice to meet you

Year 2020 brought with it uncertainty by showing us, through COVID-19, how unpredictable our life can be, and consequently, and that we should prepare for our future in advance. Let’s start 2021 right, by preparing ahead. Here are some ideas: ...

Dec 20, 2020, 8:11 PM

Chanukah and US Taxation

Chanukah -- a holiday full of light and family fun. Eating latkes and doughnuts (Sufganiot), lighting candles, playing dreidels and of course giving out presents. When my children were little, they used to get a gift every day, right after...

Dec 1, 2020, 7:32 PM

The Connection between Languages and Dementia

Both my grandmothers (OBM) spoke many languages. One knew Romanian, Hungarian, Yiddish and Hebrew and the other, in addition to the above, spoke German and Czech. As a child, I used to admire the pile of books in the various...

Oct 19, 2020, 10:53 AM

Waking Up With A Purpose

Leah, a former client who has been grumbling for months about her daughters not paying enough attention to her, "especially now that I am stuck at home and need them more than ever", felt so snubbed by them that...

Oct 1, 2020, 1:59 PM

A different Kind of Succah

This Rosh Hashana was particularly difficult for me. As I sat in the improvised shul on the balcony of my neighbor and prayed, I stifled my tears and sadness because my parents were not able to celebrate the New Year...

Sep 15, 2020, 12:02 PM

Starting the Year Right

COVID-19 and the uncertainty of this pandemic is causing many people to realize their mortality, how unpredictable their life can be, and consequently, they are beginning to prepare for things in advance. In addition, although research shows that there is...

About Me

Mirit is a mother of three treasures and an attorney since 1996 who advises on all aspects of elder law. This includes Guardianship issues, and inter-generational transfer planning for individuals including preparing Wills, Trusts and Enduring Powers of Attorney's. She gives lectures on these important topics throughout the country, and has a column on the website Kipa discussing the relationship between grown up children and their elderly parents (a.k.a the "Sandwich Generation"). Coming from a strong background of U.S. and Israeli Taxation, Mirit has a holistic approach to issues concerning both jurisdictions and look at the bigger picture when dealing with concerns that involve dual citizenship. Currently her private practice is in Beit Shemesh.

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