Envision your grandfather, Martin is elderly and his health has deteriorated to a point where he is now unable to make decisions for himself. A court appoints you to be Martin’s guardian of property, to help Martin manage his money.…
A special needs child can present many challenges to parents. One of the toughest challenges faced by many parents is knowing how to best care for their special needs child as they reach adulthood. There are many areas that need…
A conservator is appointed by the court to care for and protect a person who is deemed unable to care for themselves. Among the conservator’s responsibilities are managing the conservatee’s health and wellbeing as well as preserving their assets. While…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that can develop after a traumatic event. There are many triggers, but it is commonly diagnosed in combat Veterans. PTSD can also be caused by witnessing or living through shocking events…
57% of American adults have not prepared a Last Will & Testament (a “Will”) according to Care.com’s estate planning survey. The survey found that participants were more likely or less likely to have a Will depending on issues such as…
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services forecasts the US Health care system will soon be significantly overwhelmed with seniors requiring medical care. Government medical programs and services, insurers, and manufacturers are tasked with finding ways to reduce the enormity…
The single greatest minority in the United States is comprised of the 58 million Americans five years of age or older that are recognized as special needs. The majority of federal and state benefits available to help persons with disabilities…
When a senior has no younger family members, such as children, to help them as they get older they are said to be aging solo. As in generations before, baby boomers are living longer and healthier lives but for some,…
It is common for young adults to consider themselves too young to have an estate plan. Young adults in their twenties and thirties often think they don't own enough to constitute an estate. However, an estate is the total of…
Hotel heiress Leona Helmsley left a trust fund for her Maltese dog named “Trouble” to the tune of $12 million dollars in 2007. Unfortunately, pet inheritances ever since have enjoyed a dubious reputation. The Value of an Animal Trust for…