It is possible that a family member or friend will ask you to act as their power of attorney. Your person may be planning for when they might become unable to take care of their affairs. For example, they might…
You can ensure your loved ones are cared for after your death by creating an estate plan. It requires organization and strategy and begins with five key legal documents that can address many areas of estate planning concerns. Proper estate…
Most often, guardianship conjures images of a minor in the care of a designated adult family member or friend. However, you can employ the process to obtain legal rights over elderly or aging adults, usually parents, who are losing their…
Make this new year’s resolution to meet with your friendly elder law attorney, to make sure your estate plan is in order. This pandemic is not done with us yet, unfortunately. Of course, we hope you don’t get sick, but…
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…
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…
While Michael was waiting for his home in Texas to close, he was vacationing with friends in Florida. Unfortunately, he took a bad fall and ended up in a Florida hospital. He had his Texas powers of attorney, but the…
As seniors age, they increasingly count on help from family and friends to take care of their financial and health care matters. They often believe that their family members will be able to take care of any issues that arise.…
Someday, you may be asked to be power of attorney for a family member or friend. Your person may be planning for when they might become unable to take care of their affairs. For example, they might become disabled or…