We often discuss estate plans in the context of how they can protect our property and our loved ones when we are gone. However, one question that people often have is where animal companions fit in. They are loved ones, to be sure, but in the eyes of the law, they are...
Month: May 2020
Using technology to prevent financial abuse
As we get older, we can become increasingly dependent on others, and some people experience mental declines that affect memory and comprehension. These conditions make people vulnerable and, unfortunately, targets for financial exploitation.To protect yourself, your...
Determining if you can and should contest a loved one’s will
There can be a lot happening in the days and weeks following a loved one's passing. There may be calls to make and a funeral to arrange; people are coping with grief and loss; there may be traveling and moving to coordinate.Adding in the complexity of the legal...
Pandemic and legal immunity for nursing homes put elderly at risk
If your parents or grandparents are in a nursing home, you may have become increasingly concerned about their safety and well-being in the last couple of months. The spread of the novel coronavirus, combined with stay-at-home orders, has put elderly patients in...
Talking to your parents about an estate plan
Topics like funeral plans, inheritances and incapacitation are not exactly topics that families enjoy discussing. However, as our parents get older, these difficult conversations can become increasingly valuable to have.If you have not talked to your parents about...
Make these medical decisions so your loved ones don’t have to
If you fall seriously ill, loved ones can often be battling confusion, grief and fear. Under these conditions, it can be incredibly difficult to make decisions regarding a person's medical care.To ensure your spouse, children or parents do not wind up in this...
Is my parent mentally incapacitated?
Watching your parents get older can be upsetting, particularly when they get ill or begin to lose capabilities and independence. And as their children, it may not always be clear how we can help them or whether they even need help in the first place.For instance, if a...
