What Should I Know about Guardianships? – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
Guardianships – also referred to as conservatorships – are drastic and invasive.
Taking Care of Dying Parent’s Financial Affairs Can Be Challenging – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
Dealing with a sick family member is a challenging and emotional time.
What Do Elder Law Attorneys Do? – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
Elder law attorneys can help with a long list of legal matters that seniors often face…
What You Need to Know about Long-Term Care – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
As retirees live longer, many worry about outliving their savings. However, many older Americans haven’t planned for a looming expense: the cost of long-term care.
Get Estate Plan in Order, If Spouse Is Dying from a Terminal Illness – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
Planning for the death of a spouse is difficult and painful. It involves conversations that we don’t want to have.
The Difference between Power of Attorney and Guardianship for Elderly Parents – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
The difference between power of attorney and guardianship is a common question asked by adult children. Both roles share a duty to provide care and oversight of medical care and health.
How to Be an Effective Advocate for Elderly Parents – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
As family caregivers, we play many roles: scheduler, money manager, house cleaner, health aide, nurse, navigator, nurturer and more. Perhaps the most important role, though, is advocate, as we ensure the best life possible for our loved ones when they are vulnerable.
How to Tell If Mom or Dad Need Caregiving Help – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
When you are visiting family members, you have an opportunity to evaluate how they're doing in terms of health, safety and quality of life. Any of these five red flags may indicate that your loved one needs more support.
What Kind of Estate Planning Mistakes Do People Make? – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
Many people plan their estates diligently, with input from legal, tax and financial professionals. Others plan earnestly but make mistakes that can potentially affect both the transfer and destiny of family wealth.
How Can You Disinherit Someone and Be Sure it Sticks? – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
Parents may delay creating an elder law estate plan, because of the in-law issue. Some parents are unfortunately estranged from an adult child, only because of the problematic son-in-law or daughter-in-law.