by Snyder Law | Jan 12, 2020 | Elder Law, Snyder Blog
If you’re in a position where it’s time to make some decisions about caring for an aging parent or other relative, you may be feeling pretty overwhelmed with all of the available options and whether to consider home health care. Ideally, your elderly...
by Snyder Law | Dec 26, 2019 | Elder Law, Snyder Blog
As an Orange County elder law attorney, I often meet senior clients as a result of them coming into our offices with their adult children. When this situation happens, it is the lawyer’s job to recognize the differing needs and rights of both parties. The lawyer must...
by Snyder Law | Dec 22, 2019 | Elder Law, Estate Planning FAQ Videos, Sandwich Generation
Those who care for elderly family members and loved ones face a difficult task, one made even more difficult when they have to care for their own children as well. In this position, caregivers can become exhausted and burnt out. As an experienced elder lawyer, I often...
by Snyder Law | Dec 18, 2019 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
The Baby Boomer generation is growing older and beginning to incur the financial costs and strains of aging. Many are caring for their own elderly parents while beginning to recognize long-term care challenges of their own. Boomers are also starting to learn...
by Snyder Law | Oct 3, 2019 | Elder Law, Long Term Care, Snyder Blog
The best time to start making plans for the care of a loved one with dementia is when they first start showing signs of decline. Eventually, they may reach the point where remaining in their home is no longer an option, and it may be necessary for them to be moved to...
by Snyder Law | Sep 26, 2019 | Elder Law, Snyder Blog
During the early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, or other age-related dementia, your mom or dad will likely need help managing his or her financial and personal affairs. If your parent already has a Power of Attorney or Advance Healthcare Directive...
by Snyder Law | Aug 8, 2019 | Elder Law, Snyder Blog
One of the hardest parts of the aging process can be giving up one’s mobility. At a certain point, it’s just not safe to operate an automobile. Sometimes, it’s hard for seniors to admit this to themselves, and that can leave it up to their adult children to step in...
by Snyder Law | Jun 10, 2019 | Elder Law, Sandwich Generation, Snyder Blog
Click to Listen to the Audio Version Estate Planning attorneys very often find themselves advising adult children of the elderly on the intricacies of managing their parents’ finances. While it may seem straightforward at first, there are a lot of details and...
by Snyder Law | Jun 3, 2019 | Elder Law, Snyder Blog
You could never fit the dreams, goals, and desires of your family into a one-size-fits-all box. Nor can you fully anticipate the unique challenges, changes, and loss you and your loved ones may face ahead. As impossible as it is to predict your future and generalize...
by Snyder Law | May 28, 2019 | Elder Law, Snyder Blog, Veterans Benefits
Although Memorial Day just passed, it is important to honor those that have served our country. This time is also a good opportunity for members of the military and their loved ones to consider setting up an – or revising an existing – estate plan....
by Snyder Law | Apr 10, 2019 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
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,...
by Snyder Law | Mar 13, 2019 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
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...
by Snyder Law | Jan 8, 2019 | Elder Law, Long Term Care, Snyder Blog
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...
by Snyder Law | Oct 8, 2018 | Elder Law, Medicare, Sandwich Generation, Snyder Blog
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...
by Snyder Law | Sep 24, 2018 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Sandwich Generation, Snyder Blog
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...
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