Ensuring your children are happy, healthy, and well-taken care of is a fundamental role of parenting. Another part of that role is choosing a guardian to care for your children in the event of your death. As challenging as it can be to consider a time when you are no longer here to support your children, leaving... Read More
Talking about money can be awkward in almost any relationship. But no matter how sensitive, it’s especially important to broach the subject with an aging parent. The stakes are just too high not to have the conversation that can help both of you plan for the future and protect yourselves from the high cost of... Read More
Today across the news you will see ongoing reporting about celebrity couples who are dealing with challenges since tragedy has struck. Deaths, incapacity, and even cases of elder exploitation are on the rise. These hard cases are made more complicated when the celebrity is separated, but not divorced, from his or her... Read More
When was the last time you thought about the end of your life? What if you did not come home tonight? Do you how you want your affairs managed toward the end of your life or in a sudden crisis? What instructions would you give your friends and family to follow in the event of an emergency? For many of us, these are... Read More
Independence is a key factor in the emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being of an aging adult. Relying on others to take care of one’s basic needs isn’t easy at any age, but can be especially tricky for seniors who genuinely require a degree of assistance. As a loved one of a senior, how do you set them up to... Read More
While there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s Disease, early detection offers the best path for dealing with all that the disease entails. Common signs and symptoms can include unusual memory loss, difficulty solving problems and completing familiar tasks. It can also manifest in confusion about time and places,... Read More
When your parents reach the age where they start to be mentally or physically incapable and can no longer take care of themselves, relocating them to a nursing home may be the best option. Unfortunately, this process can be confusing, difficult and stressful. Your parent may have no interest in relocating and you... Read More
Children born with preventable health issues due to medical malpractice, or children who have sustained injuries related to accidents resulting in long-term disability, often receive financial settlements. The purpose is to compensate them for future living and care expenses. Assuming you are fortunate enough to... Read More
Did you know there is an old saying among estate planning attorneys? In short, it is,“Where there’s a will, there’s a relative.” The implication is that people come out of the woodwork in the hopes of landing an inheritance at the death of a loved one. We know it may seem a bit jaded, but unfortunately conflict can... Read More
Estate planning is important for all of us to have in place. This form of planning ensures that in the event of a serious crisis or death, our loved ones have a plan to follow and legal authority to make decisions. When you have a child with autism, however, this type of planning becomes even more critical. We know... Read More
