In many families, there is an expectation that a parent's money and property will go to his or her children after death. However, that is certainly not always the case.Leaving an inheritance to your child is an intensely personal decision, and one that you should have...
Month: December 2019
What to know if your spouse must go into a care facility
Learning that your spouse must go into a nursing home or other care facility is heartbreaking for the well spouse. Not only is it difficult to come to terms with living apart, but there can be concerns about how to pay for the care a person needs.People in this...
Reasons you may be denied Medicaid coverage and what you can do
Health coverage through Medicaid is crucial for millions of Americans. Without it, people can lose or be denied access to dental services, prescription medication, preventative health care and emergency care.Therefore, it is important to understand what factors may...
Can I contest guardianship in Colorado?
Guardianships can become necessary when an adult or child needs someone to protect them physically, mentally and financially. A child may need a guardian if his or her parents pass away or cannot provide care. An elderly person may need a guardian if he or she cannot...
Tips to avoid getting sick in the hospital
Elderly and disabled patients in the hospital may have compromised immunity systems. Unfortunately, these parties can wind up in worse health after they leave the hospital if they get sick while they are there.When someone is already unwell, additional illnesses or...
Tips to help your parents transition to a nursing home
As our parents get older and can longer care for themselves, the responsibility to provide care and support often falls on adult children. For some families, this means taking the parent in to live with them. For others, however, it means helping them make the...
Tips for talking to your parents about their estate plan
If you are like many people, you will see your parents and other relatives over the holidays, whether you visit them in a nursing home or invite them over for a family meal. While you may be focused on celebrating and catching up, however, you might also consider...
Estate planning is crucial for the LGBTQ community
Creating an estate plan is something that can benefit every adult. It provides clarity, direction and guidance, which can be enormously valuable during a very difficult time. That said, there are some people for whom estate planning is especially critical.This...
What are the benefits (and costs) of in-home companion care?
There is a common misconception that there are only two types of care for seniors who are not completely independent: assisted living or a nursing home. However, there are numerous solutions for the care a person receives, particularly when he or she is somewhere...
