by David Edwards | May 26, 2021 | Aging Parents, Estate Planning
As you complete your estate plan, you will need to name various “helpers.” These are the people who will carry out your plan when the time comes. When will that time be? When you are disabled or you pass away. These helpers will be there to oversee the... 
by David Edwards | May 6, 2021 | Aging Parents, Elder Care Advising
As anyone who is aging can tell you, the old saying is true: The days may be long, but the years are short. Time may be speeding by so much that there’s a good chance you haven’t sat down to discuss with loved ones the different things you should... 
by David Edwards | Mar 28, 2021 | Aging Parents, Asset Protection, Nursing Home
When faced with the shocking costs of long-term care or a nursing home, many people have to scramble to figure out a way to pay the enormous fees. Realistically, the $7000+ a month it costs for a nursing home in Central Illinois is a big financial burden for most... 
by David Edwards | Feb 17, 2021 | Aging Parents, EC-ChallengesOfCarePage, Elder Care Advising
Oftentimes, people need to quickly understand how to best care for their aging family members, which leaves them feeling desperate and overwhelmed. Many legal, medical, financial, and care decisions must be made, and it’s important to honor your loved one’s wishes.... 
by David Edwards | Jan 31, 2021 | Aging Parents, Elder Care Advising
Choosing home healthcare can be a very difficult and complicated decision. Experienced elder law and estate planning attorneys should be able to help you avoid home healthcare mistakes because they have experience in this area. We actually have quite a few tools that... 
by David Edwards | Jul 16, 2020 | Aging Parents, EC-ChallengesOfCarePage, Elder Care Advising
Caring for an elderly parent can be so stressful. It can feel like you’re just moving from one crisis to another without having time to catch your breath. Every twist and turn comes with new challenges. Figuring out how to deal with those challenges is like...