F.A.Q. How Does “Power of Attorney” Work? Q. My father has been terminally ill and wants to make sure that should he become incompetent or unable to manage his finances, someone within the family will do that for him without having to be a joint account owner. Can a Power of Attorney help us accomplish […]

Your parents are in their 80s or 90s and cannot take care of themselves anymore. They need a caregiver, but you cannot do it yourself. It would help if you got a caregiver, but aside from figuring out how to pay for this, you also worry about the potential risks of abuse. Elder abuse by […]

This article covers the effects of dementia in older adults, its potential legal and financial implications, and what estate planning steps you need to take now to avoid mistakes later. Legal Capacity and Legal Incapacity Legal Capacity Under the law, one must have the legal capacity to make legal decisions about your own life. Including […]

How To Avoid Misleading And Deceptive Debt Relief Practices Not all debt relief companies engage in dishonest practices. Still, you need to be extra careful before you choose one by ensuring you have checked them out with your state. Make sure to also check with the Better Business Bureau and the Department of Justice. Some […]

In general, estate and trust lawyers assist their clients with planning where their assets will go after death and under what terms and conditions. The larger the estate, the more extensive the legal work becomes and the higher the legal fees. Types of Estate and Trust Lawyers Estate and Trust lawyers also go by Wills […]

When End-Of-Life Planning Includes End-Of-Life Storage Where Can My Elderly Mother Store Her End-Of-Life Belongings and Planning Documents? Q. My mother is 89 years old and wants to make sure all her belongings and essential documents are safely stored and will be easily accessible to her children when she passes. These include legal documents and […]

Retaining An Elder Abuse Attorney – Issues to Consider The elder abuse lawyer’s primary goal for their client is to obtain the best and most complete financial recovery possible. This article focuses on explaining the role of the elder abuse lawyer, the challenges these kinds of cases present, and the factors you may wish to […]

Advance Health Care Directive (Living Will) I hear stories about people in a coma and on life support equipment for months and even years. Can I do anything to make sure that doesn’t happen to me? The answer is yes. It is called end-of-life planning. Unfortunately, some people would rather not engage in such planning, […]

Most divorces are painful, but it hurts even more when your children vilify you to make your ex happy despite all your parenting efforts. You cannot pinpoint what you have done to deserve such fear and hatred. But the animosity feels familiar – you have seen it in your former spouse. This is what parental […]

KEY ISSUES In custody disputes, how do courts determine if one parent should be awarded sole custody of the child? In custody disputes, how do courts decide what is in the child’s best interests? What is the difference between sole and shared custody? What is the difference between legal and physical custody? Are mothers favored […]