COVID-19 deaths are more likely for individuals who meet certain criteria. When news of COVID-19 hit the United States, doctors and researchers speculated regarding the demographics that would be particularly vulnerable. The first population considered was the elderly. Although an older age places one at greater risk of dying or becoming severely ill from COVID-19, […]
Your digital estate plan should satisfy your needs. We live in a largely digital world. Agreed? Few people can avoid electronics completely. Some people have fully and happily embraced the digital world. Others simply adopt only what is necessary for daily life. According to a recent Next Avenue article titled “Why You Need a Digital […]
The pandemic has reminded people of limits to their control. At the start of 2020, you likely had many plans. Perhaps you (or a loved one) were going to get married surrounded by friends and family. Maybe you were going to watch your child walk across the stage at graduation. Perhaps you had a large […]
Choosing the wrong power of attorney could get you into trouble. Incapacity planning is important for any adult. If something happens to you and you cannot manage your financial and health care decisions on your own, you will need someone to do so on your behalf. This involves creating and signing a power of attorney. […]
A power of attorney is key to protecting your financial interests. There are so many ways to lose money. You can physically use your wallet. You can be taken by a scam. You could become incapacitated today through illness or injury. According to a recent The Street article titled “Guide to Protect Your Assets as […]
You should conduct a regular estate plan audit. Estate planning is important for any adult. It allows you to pass your assets wherever you chose at death. I will be the first to admit that it is not a fun subject matter? Nevertheless, this topic must be tackled or you will leave only a big […]
You should prepare for possible incapacity. No one can predict exactly what will happen to them in life. Everyone is born. Everyone dies. What happens in between could include great happiness and also terrible tragedy, and usually a bit of both. According to a recent The Press-Enterprise article titled “Planning ahead for incapacity helps you and […]
Being a good caregiver involves more than meeting physical needs. Your parents are getting older. Their failing health means they require help with the activities of daily living. You will be serving as their primary caregiver. You are overwhelmed. You want to do a good job but are not sure where to start. According to […]
Guardianships and Powers of Attorney are not the same. As you age, your mental capacity will decline. Sometimes this is minimal. However, for others, cognitive decline will lead to the inability to make legal choices. According to a recent Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article titled “Guardianships vs. Powers of Attorney,” someone will need to act on your […]
Conservators and guardians are not the same. People can lose mental and physical functioning as they age. For some, these losses are extreme. For others, they are slow and subtle. Increasingly, an elderly individual with diminished capacity may require financial and physical support. According to a the guardianship and conservatorship sections on at ElderLawAnswers and […]
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