The idea of our own death is one of the most difficult challenges we will ever face. Yet it is very important to think carefully about the medical
Common Misconceptions About a Power of Attorney
One of the most crucial components of an estate plan is a durable power of attorney. It allows someone who you appoint (your agent) to make decisions
Plan Long-Term Care Before an Emergency Occurs
In America, a lot of parents do not live close to their children. Managing aging parents or in-law medical events can be a serious challenge without
Your Voting Right Is Protected in a Power of Attorney
One of the most important rights of being a US citizen is the right to vote, but this right could be revoked if you became a ward in a guardianship.
Elder Law Attorney Expertise
As seniors age, they increasingly count on the help from family and friends to take care of their financial and health care matters. They often
The Importance of Setting up Proper Advance Directives
Outside Winnie’s room, Kevin stands sobbing. The medical staff just finished inserted a feeding tube into Winnie – an act Kevin knew she didn’t want.
Is There an Escalating Long-Term Care Crisis?
The cost of long-term care is on the rise. Industry-driven, massively underpriced policies are playing fiscal catch up with hefty premium rate
Keeping In-home Health Care is Becoming More Difficult for Medicare Patients
In the United States, Medicare participants are finding it more difficult to keep their in-home care. There is a new refrain spoken by Medicare home
What Can Happen When a Spouse Becomes a Caregiver
Becoming a caregiver for a seriously ill spouse can trigger relationship challenges. Some things that happen in the process of change include