When Should a Senior Stop Driving?
We often speak with families who are concerned about the driving ability of their elderly loved ones. Giving up driving it very difficult because it can signal a great loss of independence. However, a senior need not lose all independence, just because he gives up driving. The costs associated with car maintenance can be exchanged...Read More
Planning for Potential Incapacity
Have you considered what would happen if an elder in your family had a medical problem which prohibited the elder from being able to make decisions? Do you know if appropriate documents are in place that would empower another person to make decisions? Do you know whether the elder would want asset protection strategies utilized...Read More
When is Guardianship Necessary
Guardianship is a protective legal proceeding for incapacitated persons who are unable to manage their own affairs. Through the process of guardianship, certain or all of an individual’s rights are removed. The law provides extensive procedural safeguards to insure that this process is not abused. However, because of those procedures, the process is not only...Read More
When to See an Elder Law Attorney
People often think about speaking with an Elder Law attorney when an older person faces the high cost of nursing home care. Many times people wait even longer…after they have paid most of their nest-egg on care and realize that in a few short months they will have nothing. While we do help families in...Read More
Truth and Dementia
Families are often paralyzed when they become aware that a family member is suffering from dementia. But for a number of reasons families must help the loved one take appropriate action as soon as they become aware of the problem. First, it is critical that appropriate medical help is obtained as soon as possible. Some...Read More