Part of estate planning, a living will is a legal document that outlines one’s preferred end-of-life medical care. This legal document is as detailed as one wishes and can cover a variety of end-of-life scenarios. It will contain specific instructions for family members to following regarding medical treatment, should one become incapacitated and unable to communicate. Livings wills also protect families from making Read More

If you have already thought about estate planning, you are ahead of the game. According to AARP, about 60% of Americans over the age of 18 have prepared no estate planning documents. That could be a problem for their loved ones.  However, as you plan, you may discover that creating an estate plan is about more than just money. Many people realize that they trust their family members but may not trust family members’ Read More

As you prepare your estate plan, protecting your children is probably going to be at the top of your priority list. Every child deserves to be loved and cared for. Appointing a guardian is important in case you aren’t able to provide that. When your child has special needs, choosing a guardian can be particularly difficult. As you make your decision, consider these tips to help you: Make a list and start cutting it Read More

Turning 18 is a big deal because it means you officially become an adult in the eyes of the law. You gain the right to vote, to buy and sell real estate, to serve in the military, and to control your own medical treatment. And as the saying goes, with great power comes great responsibility. When you turn 18, it is a good idea to partner with an estate planning attorney to make some arrangements for your future. At J. Read More

No matter your age or health, an advance directive can be beneficial. With this document, you can explicitly state how you want to be cared for, and who you would like to oversee your medical treatment, should you be unable to communicate these preferences yourself. This helps ensure there are no disagreements or conflicts about what you would have wanted. What goes into an advance directive for health care? Read More

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we live in a matter of months. Social distancing and self-isolation recommendations from experts are the new normal as health officials scramble to control the continuing spread of COVID-19. If you have a loved one living in an assisted living facility, or self-isolating at home, you may be wondering how to stay connected considering newly imposed visitor restrictions. How Read More

It’s a difficult choice for any child to make. But if your parent has dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, you’ve likely seen this day as inevitable for some time. Your parent’s condition has finally progressed to the point that you and their doctor feel it is necessary for them to receive around-the-clock care for their safety and wellbeing. This one decision is the catalyst that necessitates many more choices. Your Read More

Medicaid can help aging individuals pay for long-term care and treatment. In some cases, it can even help cover the costs of a nursing home, or home- and community-based health services. These are things a lot of people would not be able to afford without those Medicaid benefits. However, the income limit for Medicaid is very low. This leaves many people stuck between a rock and a hard place – they make too much Read More

If you care for a loved one with special needs, whether they’re a child or an adult, you know what a big responsibility it is to make sure that they are provided for and given everything they need to live a happy, healthy life. You also likely have a big question looming somewhere on the horizon: What will happen to your special needs family member if you pass away or are otherwise no longer able to provide care? In Read More

Watching your parents and grandparents get older can be emotional. You feel proud of them for the wisdom they’ve gained over the years, and enjoy listening to the stories they tell of times long in the past. At the same time, it can be difficult to watch them struggle to do physical (and even cognitive) things that used to be easy. Just as they once cared for you in your childhood, now it is your turn to care for Read More