Elder Law 101

Why It’s Important to Have an Elder Professionally Diagnosed for Suspected Dementia

When an elderly loved one starts to exhibit memory loss, dementia is often the first thing that occurs to family members and close friends. This can be a misleading and dangerous thing to assume for many reasons.

Who Should be Involved in Estate Planning Discussions?

Estate planning is one of the best things you can do for your family and heirs. Organizing and arranging for the estate begins with open and honest discussion. But who should be involved in these discussions?

Strategies to Protect Your Inheritance From Divorce

No one plans on getting divorced and it’s easy to be complacent about protecting your assets before marriage. Whether this is your first marriage, second, or even third, it pays to give extra attention to protecting your inherited assets from a divorcing spouse.

What is a Durable Power of Attorney?

As you work with an estate planning attorney, you may come across the term, “durable power of attorney” often interchanged with the term “power of attorney.” Both refer to giving permission to make important decisions on your behalf, but there are important distinctions between the two.

5 Signs of Elder Abuse to Watch For

When you put your elderly loved one in the care of a facility, you expect them to be looked after, but elder abuse is more common than you may realize. You can help your loved one by paying attention to the following five telltale signs.

How to Approach End-of-Life Care Discussions

Talking to a loved one about end-of-life care is one of the hardest discussions to have. Whether it’s your elderly parents, an older relative, or someone else dear to your heart, it can feel callous to broach the subject of the end of their life.

Planning Ahead for Assets of Sentimental Value

When we think of estate planning, we often think in terms of property, financial assets, and items of significant monetary value. However, assets of sentimental value also merit proactive consideration during the estate planning process.

The Probate Process Understood

Completed with or without a will, the probate process is essential to the valid and appropriate transfer of estate assets in the wake of an asset holder's death.

Power of Attorney: What It Is and How to Choose

By having a better understanding of what a power of attorney is and how to choose somebody to act as a power of attorney, you can make sure all your bases are covered.

Common Estate-Planning Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

There are many common mistakes people make when it comes to their estate planning. By being aware of these mistakes and how to avoid them, you can better protect yourself and your loved ones.

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Why It’s Important to Have an Elder Professionally Diagnosed for Suspected Dementia

Who Should be Involved in Estate Planning Discussions?

Strategies to Protect Your Inheritance From Divorce

What is a Durable Power of Attorney?

5 Signs of Elder Abuse to Watch For

How to Approach End-of-Life Care Discussions

Planning Ahead for Assets of Sentimental Value

The Probate Process Understood

Power of Attorney: What It Is and How to Choose

Common Estate-Planning Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

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