Why Ignoring the Importance of Incapacity Planning Can Have Serious Consequences
When most people think about estate planning, they think of it as death planning. A good many people unfortunately feel that engaging in this “death planning” will somehow make it happen. Just like Continue reading
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 stay at home in Continue reading
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 under a 2009 State Continue reading
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 who want to age Continue reading
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 for a surviving spouse. Continue reading
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 wondering what Continue reading
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 family fighting or elderly Continue reading
What do the words “wills”, “trusts,” “estates,” and “health care directives” mean to you? Do you envision useful tools which help you protect your family and your wishes if death or incapacity strikes? Or do you brush off these terms believing they are only important for the super-rich Continue reading
The special needs community and its advocates are making headway as of late. Last month, the IRS proposed regulations for the new state-sponsored ABLE accounts. In addition, the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act was reintroduced to Congress earlier this year and appears to be making Continue reading
Most people do not want to think about, let alone discuss, the sexual habits of their parents. For most people, the elderly are asexual beings. They do not have physical desires. However, if forced to look at the issue, all of us will come to the realization that the elderly do have Continue reading
800 N. Industrial Blvd., Suite 106
Euless, TX 76039
While my address is Industrial Blvd, we are actually on Clinic Drive. Look for the tall red Super Value Pharmacy sign. Whether coming from the North or the South, you will turn off of Industrial Blvd. onto Clinic Dr. Our building is located up the hill just past the Super Value Pharmacy at the far end of the building.
| Mon-Thurs | 8:30am-5:00pm |
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| Fri | By Appointment Only |
| Sat/Sun | Closed |