Moving a loved one into a nursing home is never an easy decision. Families often worry about whether their relative will adjust well, receive the right care and continue to feel connected. While nursing homes are designed to provide safety and medical attention, the...
Sure, the focus of your estate planning may be on how to distribute your assets to your loved ones, but there are several different ways to do that. If you’re not careful, your estate assets can be quickly used up, limiting the true impact that your estate assets have...
There are many things that have to be taken care of when a person passes away. While many people are focused on getting the final arrangements made, the tasks go far beyond that. Many adults who die have outstanding debts, but those debts don’t automatically go away...
You never know when incapacitation might strike. An illness, injury or age-related condition can suddenly leave you unable to make important health care decisions for yourself. In such cases, your close family and medical professionals may be forced to guess what you...
Seeking guardianship or conservatorship can upset a person in need of support. Concerned family members may delay taking legal action even when an older adult demonstrates difficulty managing their own affairs and meeting their own needs. Taking an older adult's...
Financial abuse of older adults is a growing concern in the U.S. It often happens when someone exploits an older person’s trust or limited awareness to access their money or property. This can include scams, manipulation or pressure from people close to them. What...
Many people’s closest relatives have absolutely no idea what is in their estate plans. In many families, it is something that people do not discuss. Whether it is due to a dislike of talking about death or a feeling that conversations about money are somehow dirty and...
Transferring real property on behalf of an estate is a consequential responsibility that may arise during the estate administration process. Whether the property is a family home, vacation residence or investment property, ensuring a proper and legal transfer is...
Caring for an aging loved one often means managing a mountain of information—medical records, legal documents, care plans, prescriptions and more. In the midst of navigating emotional and logistical challenges, staying organized can feel overwhelming. Fortunately,...
One of the most challenging aspects of adulthood is the role reversal that occurs between elderly parents and their adult children. It’s very hard to watch the parents who taught you to sink a basketball for three points and how to drive a stick-shift struggle with...
