Navigating the Golden Years with Kym Hance | Buying Local S3E52

In this episode of the Buying Local Podcast, host Mike Nelson sits down with Kym Hance from Herzog Law Firm to talk about aging life care management and how proactive planning can make the later years truly golden. They explore family dynamics, estate and elder law planning, long-term care options, and how to approach sensitive aging conversations with compassion and clarity.

Connect with Herzog Law Firm at www.herzoglaw.com or call (518) 465-7581.

00:00 Welcome & introducing Kym Hance from Herzog Law Firm
00:40 Kym’s background in aging life care management
03:21 Helping families navigate the “golden years”
05:25 Introducing Herzog Law Firm and their focus
06:10 What estate planning and elder law really mean
07:31 Planning for long-term care and quality of life
09:09 Collaborating with advisors for full-spectrum planning
10:06 Kym’s unique non-legal role within the firm
11:28 Navigating Medicaid and community services
15:17 Mediating family conversations about aging
16:49 Helping kids and parents find common ground
19:21 The importance of home visits and in-person care
21:21 How generational attitudes toward aging are changing
24:20 Shortage of elder care resources and planning early
26:31 Rural challenges for home care access
29:15 Key indicators it’s time to call for help
36:00 The importance of being proactive about planning
38:44 Understanding individual wishes and family differences
40:07 How to contact Herzog Law Firm and access resources
41:22 Closing remarks and episode wrap-up