When you have finally decided to move from home to a senior retirement community that has levels of care—or when moving to a personal care/assisted living community—you and your family might not be in the mood to read legal agreements.
No matter how smart you are, you can still become a victim of elder abuse as you age. Who you trust to help you can have devastating consequences if you…
A daughter has some problems, as siblings are hurt by parent’s estate planning intentions. With the choices you make of who you put in charge, you set the table for…
Your work isn’t done just because you have a will. There are many myths floating around about wills, trusts and estate planning. Those myths can easily confuse people who haven’t…
If you are thinking of an “immediate”, or “hot” power of attorney, take your time and make the decision carefully. When you create a power of attorney, the authority granted…
The talk may be difficult but may turn out to be necessary. When someone dies or becomes disabled, the people who support and love that person are often in the…
The position of POA can be revoked. It would be wise for everyone to have thought things through carefully and chosen a Power of Attorney (POA). It is important to…
Some of the options are less intrusive than a guardianship or a conservatorship. Sometimes guardianships and conservatorships are necessary when some members of a family believe a loved one is…
The path from competent to incompetent can be slow and difficult to analyze. Some of the most difficult calls we handle involve the question of when a parent can still…
Put away the estate plan when it is completed. However, take a good look at it frequently. There are many reasons why an estate plan needs changing, because your life…
