How Safe Are Your Aging Parents?
As the American population of seniors continues to expand, the need for intentional estate planning becomes more urgent, especially for the children of aging parents.
It Is Important to Update Your Estate Plan
Will there be changes in your circumstances or your family that should lead to a review of your plan? Could some events cause you to need to revise or update the plan?
Can an Elder Law Attorney Help Me with Medicaid?
How can an elder law Medicaid attorney help?
The Most Important Part of Estate Plan Is Planning for Life
Does a person need a Power of Attorney document if that person already has a Last Will and Testament (‘Will’)? It is a good question.
Do Young Adults Need Estate Planning?
These days it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by many things such as politics, gas prices, the gyrating stock market, summer travel, heatwaves and your health. One thing that shouldn’t overwhelm you is estate planning.
How Do I Store Advance Directives & Estate Planning Documents?
A common dilemma that families face upon the incapacity or death of a loved one is locating estate planning documents. While preparing the documents are the most important step, that is irrelevant if the documents are lost when they most need to be used.
Don’t Delay Updating Your Estate Plan
Changes in tax law and in your personal life may mean that yours needs to be updated. Here are the easiest (and smartest) ways to do it.
Maintaining Independence as We Age
This is also the time to consider what plans are in place to ensure you can maintain your own independence in the coming years. This includes creating or updating your estate plan, to be sure it reflects your wishes for your future and your family’s future.
Who Can Speak for an Incapacitated Young Adult?
Incapacity can occur because of illness or an accident. It can be temporary or permanent. That’s why every adult needs a power of attorney in place, once they turn eighteen.
Second Marriages and Estate Planning
More Americans are now getting married over the age of 65 than ever before. Even though this may be a second or third marriage for many, caregivers should nevertheless be aware of certain aspects that shouldn’t be ignored amidst all the wedding plans and celebrations.
