Taking care of mom or dad can become a pressing concern as a Colorado resident's parent ages. It often begins with driving mom or dad to doctors' appointments. Later, one realizes that the parent is no longer able to stay on top of bills and needs someone to step in...
Month: June 2018
What is a Medicaid spend-down?
If your parents have health issues and/or are approaching the age where you and they fear they may need to take up residence in a Colorado nursing home or assisted-living facility, you may already be worrying about how they will pay the costs that such care entails....
Estate planning is crucial for Colorado business owners
In addition to family responsibilities, Colorado business owners also have a responsibility to their customers and employees. Customers depend upon the business owner to provide a necessary product or service; employees depend upon the business owner to provide their...
Digital assets need to be included in estate planning process
In years past, one would pour over the family photo album to learn about friends and family. If one wanted to say hello to grandma, he or she would have to pick up the telephone and place a call. Then, when the phone bill came in, along with all the other bills,...
HBO’s Shocking Coverage of Guardianship Abuse of the Elderly
What did they get right? What do you need to know?In the HBO show Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, the comedian highlighted the widespread problem of abuses by guardians and conservators. Mr. Oliver is a comedian who uses humor to address issues often overlooked or...
Advance medical directives makes individuals’ desires known
Life is full of choices. The Colorado resident chooses where to live, which occupation to become proficient at and even who to spend his or her life with. For some individuals, the desire to continue making such choices is a motivating factor. These individuals also...
