One of the common things to do when it comes to estate planning is to only focus on what happens when you die and ignore planning for the possibility of a medical emergency where you may not die but are temporarily or permanently incapacitated. Think accident, head injury, stroke, sudden cardiac arrest, early onset
A scary health diagnosis can be emotionally and logistically challenging for many reasons. For instance, how can you take care of your family if you’re physically incapacitated? In addition to working closely with your medical providers, consider these three legal tips: Check your estate plan with your attorney to make sure it is up
Planning in the new year is second nature to most of us. Whether you are creating resolutions, setting goals, or simply want to spend more time with your loved ones, you may find yourself and your senior loved ones planning for the future right now. We know right now in our family we are deciding
We know just how busy the fall can be for you and your loved ones. We are entering into the holiday season which is packed full of time with family and friends, holidays, and great weather. Of course, we also know that this time of year can lead to a bit more stress, jam-packed
There is nothing worse than learning your loved one has been diagnosed with a chronic condition or a life threatening disease. We know just how suddenly this can happen to a family and have seen many of our clients quickly overwhelmed by all that is involved in caring for a loved one or family
Acting as a caregiver of another person at any age is both rewarding and challenging. Each day you have the opportunity to change another person’s life. You ensure that the person you are providing care to in your family eats, is clean, has the medicine he or she needs, and is well cared for. Most
As adults age, they run an increased risk of being abused. Research today even demonstrates that they are less likely to take proactive steps to avoid abusive situations and recognize warning signs. Unfortunately, abuse and maltreatment can occur in their own homes, in relatives’ homes and even in long-term care facilities. Unfortunately, new forms of
When it comes to caring for your parents and grandparents we know you may have questions. What do you need to be prepared for? Are you equipped to handle a crisis that befalls them? How do you ensure they will be protected when they could face an uncertain long-term care future? Can you ask the
There are con artists out there trying to scam your parents, grandparents, and other aging relatives and friends. Here are the Top 10 Elder Exploitation Scams and how you can help seniors in your life and community avoid them.
May is National Elder Law Month! This month we show support for people who are age sixty-five and older. All around the nation, you will find activities that are geared specifically toward making sure seniors have the support, resources, and information they need to age successfully! Part of our law practice is designed to specifically
Elder exploitation can be described as the act of treating seniors and adults unfairly in order to benefit from them or take advantage of them. It is one of the fastest growing forms of elder abuse in America. The National Council on Aging shares that “approximately 1 in 10 Americans aged 60+, have experienced some
We often meet with families who want to ensure their home can be protected during their lifetime and left to their children when they pass on. Unfortunately, there is a significant amount of confusion over the “right way” to complete this planning. Many people have been misled as to the type of planning they need.
Being a caregiver is a full-time job. Of the roughly forty-three million unpaid caregivers in America, the majority of them today are members of the Sandwich Generation. A Sandwich Generation caregiver is one who finds him or herself caring for the needs of multiple loved ones of different ages. If you are a Sandwich Generation
When you choose to hire an estate planning and elder law attorney, your attorney is not only representing you but the interest of your family as well. Matters concerning estate planning and elder law can reach far beyond your life and have a significant impact on the lives of your loved ones. From finances to
When you meet with your attorney to create your durable power of attorney, your primary goal is likely to be naming a person you trust to act as your agent. Your agent will have the legal authority to make decisions for you, should you no longer be able to do so yourself. The estate planning