When a Guardianship is Needed to Protect a Senior
My Dad has been deemed unable to make his own decisions, and he does not have a Power of Attorney. The hospital said we need to apply for guardianship. What is that?
April 20, 2021
Poor Estate Planning Decisions can be Costly
The press has made much of the handwritten will that Larry King executed in the months before he died and in which he purports to change his prior will executed in 2015, to leave his estate equally between his children.
April 15, 2021
Can You Revoke a Power of Attorney?
You don’t actually appoint someone power of attorney (POA). A POA is a document that you execute that allows someone to act on your behalf.
April 14, 2021
Living Will is an Important part of an Estate Plan
A living will is a legal document that allows you to specify the kind of care you’d like to receive in end-of-life situations. This is different from an advance healthcare directive, though either one can be an important part of an estate plan.
March 17, 2021
Steps to Take when Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
Obviously, the first step is to work with your doctor to slow the progression. However, there are legal steps you need to take as quickly as possible.
February 1, 2021
Ways to Recognize Signs of Dementia
Many families have experienced the rollercoaster of emotions watching a loved one slowly start to subside to dementia or Alzheimer’s, but it’s important to realize that you and your loved ones are not alone.
January 19, 2021
Serving as a Caregiver for the Elderly
Many people transitioning into an elderly life start to require assistance in their everyday lives, especially if they suffer from a chronic or end-of-life medical condition. They need help for tasks, including bathing and eating.
January 12, 2021
What are the Steps to Take when Dementia Begins
Holiday season is often a time when out-of-town children visit their parents for the first time in a while and notice that one of their parents has declined since they last saw them.
January 5, 2021
There is a Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia
While symptoms of Alzheimer’s and dementia do overlap, they should be treated as separate entities to best address the conditions medically.
December 10, 2020
Business Owners May Need a Power of Attorney
As a business person you may have seen the term “durable power of attorney” in several situations. Power of attorney is a strange term because it’s not immediately clear what powers an attorney for the business may have.
December 2, 2020