by David Edwards | Mar 4, 2020 | Elder Care Advising, Estate Planning
I remember a phone call I had with a company who sells software to law firms. Their product seemed like something that might be helpful, and I was interested to learn more. I spent an hour on the phone with this guy and things looked good — until the salesman... 
by David Edwards | Mar 2, 2020 | Aging Parents, EC-ChallengesOfCarePage, Elder Care Advising
Most people want to stay in their homes as long as possible when they get older. Attorney David Edwards and Elder Care Advisor Melissa Coulter discuss factors that can help you stay at home as long as possible. There are five safety concerns you should be aware of as... 
by David Edwards | Feb 27, 2020 | Elder Care Advising, Power of Attorney
We all have control issues. When my son was 2-years-old we experienced our share of yelling, “NO!!” and throwing full tantrums on the floor. Toddlers are just beginning to understand how they can exert control on the world around them,... 
by David Edwards | Feb 12, 2020 | Aging Parents, Elder Care Advising
Navigating the challenges of in-home care can be a little easier with an experienced guide by your side. Here are 9 ways an elder law attorney can help if you or your loved one has in-home care: 1. Set up caregiver agreements and in-home caregivers. There are a lot of... 
by David Edwards | Jan 28, 2020 | Aging Parents, Elder Care Advising
In our past two posts we talked about how Elder Fraud is on the rise and the types of fraud to look out for. Here are 7 questions to ask your friends and loved ones that can raise red flags about the possibility that they are being set up as a target for Elder Fraud:... 
by David Edwards | Jan 21, 2020 | Aging Parents, Elder Care Advising, EP-ProtectingAssetsSavings
In our last post we talked about how Elder Fraud is sadly on the rise. In this post we want to give you a heads up about specific types of fraud to look out for. Scams to watch out for from strangers: Fake prizes and sweepstakes Too good to be true investments...