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What We Can Learn From Britney Spears Conservatorship
A conservator is appointed by the court to care for and protect a person who is deemed unable to care for themselves. Among the conservator’s responsibilities are managing the conservatee’s health and wellbeing as well as preserving their assets. While most people's...
Planning Your Legal End-of-Life Instructions
You have an estate plan and included in it is your living will with instructions for resuscitation. While your wishes in a living will may be appropriately documented, that does not guarantee the instructions will be carried out as you stated. The frightening truth is...
A Will Is a Vital Part of a Complete Estate Plan
If you already have a will, you are farther ahead than nearly 50% of all Americans. While a will is a necessary document that every person who owns assets should have, it is still a relatively simple document that may not cover everything you want it to. You may want...
The Challenges That Come With Solo Aging
A senior who has no children and no younger (or healthier) family members to assist them as they age is said to be solo aging. As in generations before, baby boomers are living longer and healthier lives but for some, there is no escaping the eventualities of diseases...
Incorporating Cryptocurrency in Your Estate Planning
According to Florida Today, 46 million Americans own the well-known crypto asset, Bitcoin and the number of people owning cryptocurrency is growing steadily. Bitcoin was created in January 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto as a peer-to-peer electronic cash system. This digital...
Elderly Gain Increased Protection From Financial Abuse in the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act
The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act provides seniors with more protection from financial abuse. The Act contains a section that was once a stand-alone bill from Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) which is designed to encourage the reporting...
Could You Lose Your Right to Vote in a Guardianship?
A power of attorney gives a trusted person the authority to act on your behalf. Support like that is especially important if there is any question that you might have become unable to make decisions for yourself. Sometimes, however, that situation is far from clear....
The Importance of Estate Planning for the LGBTQIA+ Community
To protect our loved ones and our assets, estate planning is important to any individual regardless of orientation. In the LGBTQIA+ community, estate planning can legally protect against discrimination even if others are reluctant to recognize your relationship and...
How Does a Special Needs Trust Work?
A trust is set up to manage a person’s assets and property, and this trust is overseen by an appointed person. The person or entity who manages the trust is known as the “trustee” and is entrusted with the responsibility of making decisions in the best interest of the...
Coronavirus Isolation Has Led to Increased Loneliness in Seniors
Growing older can present its challenges and may not be as pleasant as once thought. Diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, heart conditions, and pulmonary problems are common hurdles to overcome or manage. Apart from these well-known health issues growing evidence...
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