by David Edwards | Mar 1, 2021 | Aging Parents, Disability, End of Life, Nursing Home, Power of Attorney
End of life documents can be quite confusing and intimidating (the use of acronyms doesn’t help). So we’d like to set the record straight and help clear things up. Let’s start with the types of documents commonly used: POA This simply stands for...
by David Edwards | Feb 25, 2021 | Disability, End of Life, Power of Attorney, Wills and Trusts
Diagnoses like dementia and cancer are hard to receive. While these conditions are often treatable, and it’s possible to live with them for a significant length of time, the unfortunate truth is that no one can live forever. That’s why it’s important...
by David Edwards | Jan 25, 2021 | Asset Organization, Disability, Power of Attorney
At our house we like to watch the old shows like Little House on the Prairie and Andy Griffith. Bailey, our daughter, loves watching “Half Pint” and Barney Fife. Those are great shows and they reinforce some great old-fashioned values. In estate planning,...
by David Edwards | Feb 27, 2020 | Aging Parents, Asset Protection, Cost of Poor Planning, Parents, Power of Attorney, Wills and Trusts
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, Asset Protection, Disability, Income Tax, IRA's, Kids' Inheritance, Long Term Care Risks, Nursing Home, Parents, Power of Attorney, Tax
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, Asset Protection, Asset Protection Trusts, Charitable Giving, Grandchildren, Parents, Power of Attorney, Risks of joint ownership
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:...
