Having an estate plan ensures that your assets, interests, and loved ones are protected after you pass away. Sadly, many individuals make costly mistakes without proper advice and guidance from a qualified estate planning attorney. Beyond undermining your intent and…
A guardianship is defined as one or multiple people acting on behalf of someone else. The guardian is the person(s) with the power to make decisions, and the person with a disability is the adult who needs help with their…
The ability to make informed and meaningful decisions regarding a parent’s life often declines as they age. This growing inability may occur due to Alzheimer’s disease, other forms of dementia, mental illness, stroke, brain injury, or other severe health or…
Even incapacitation from an accident or sudden illness at any age can create the same challenges as banking and bill-paying with age. Incapacity is not just about mental cognition, accident, or illness. You may have a loved one who cannot drive…
Your right to vote is a fundamental lynchpin of what it means to be a citizen – yet you could lose your right if you become a ward in a guardianship. Having a strong power of attorney is essential to…