Oct 16, 2017 | Adult Children, Directive to Physicians, Elder Law, Healthcare Planning, HIPAA Release, Trusts
There may come a time when your parent is no longer safe living at home due to physical or emotional/social concerns. Instead of moving Mom or Dad to an assisted living or nursing home, in-home care can provide a solution that makes everyone happy— your parent can...Mar 7, 2017 | HIPAA Release, Long-Term Care Planning, Medical Power of Attorney
The area of elder law and special needs planning is constantly evolving. On November 8, 2016, Colorado joined a handful of states—Washington, Oregon, California and Vermont—that have Death with Dignity laws, or physician-aid-in-dying laws. (Montana also allows it...Nov 17, 2016 | Adult Children, HIPAA Release, Trusts, VA Disability, Wills
In this month’s newsletter we will look at the considerations those who want to age in place must consider in order to do that. There are some tremendous challenges when ensuring our homes and communities are ready to support a high quality of life for older adults...Sep 28, 2016 | Estate Planning, Healthcare Planning, HIPAA Release, Medical Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills
For unmarried couples, estate planning is indispensable When married couples neglect to prepare an estate plan, state intestacy law provides one for them. It may not be the plan they would have designed, but at least it offers some measure of financial security...Aug 26, 2016 | Advance Directives, Declaration of Guardian, Directive to Physicians, HIPAA Release, Medical Power of Attorney
HAPPY BACK TO SCHOOL! I want to start off by first saying I do love my munchkin. However, by the beginning of August, we were both ready for some time apart. He was looking forward to going back to school. I know attention spans are short these days and you are...Oct 23, 2015 | Advisors, Directive to Physicians, Healthcare Planning, HIPAA Release, Medical Power of Attorney, VA Disability
Many times, this means adult children who have been given power of attorney, as well as other loved ones who pitch in to help when something is needed. These caregivers often spend so much time with the senior, they are privy to unpleasant situations such as...