Act Quickly to Protect an Estate
When dealing with the emotional pain of the loss of a loved one, family members also have to address daunting administrative tasks.
What Should I Remember when My Parents Move in with Me?
Moving elderly parents into your home can bring daunting challenges and unexpected closeness. Over the past 20 years, parents living with their adult children has become increasingly common.
Don’t Wait Until Your Parents Become Incapacitated to Plan for Your Future!
Don't Wait Until Your Parents Become Incapacitated to Plan for Your Future! Don't Wait Until Your Parents Become Incapacitated to Plan for Your Future! Have you ever been concerned about an older relative who seems to be making bad decisions?…
What is a Disability Panel and How Does it Work?
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What Can You Do to Help Support the Seniors You Love Right Now?
What Can You Do to Help Support the Seniors You Love Right Now? From Focus on the Family.com Assisting Aging Loved Ones With Estate Planning What Can You Do to Help Support the Seniors You Love Right Now? Do you…
Springing Power of Attorney, Can an Agent Acts Under it Before the Principal is Incapacitated?
The Case of an Agent that Acts Under a Springing Power of Attorney Before the Principal is Incapacitated APRIL 28, 2021 By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US Medicaid Planning, Elder Law The Case of an Agent that Acts Under a Springing Power of Attorney…
How to Talk to Your Parents About Estate Planning
How to Talk to Your Parents About Estate Planning It’s a hard conversation to have but a necessary one BY TERRI WILLIAMS Updated March 25, 2021 Discussing estate planning with your parents is a conversation that can be difficult to…
What Is Elder Law?
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The Growing Need for Geriatric Care Managers
The Growing Need for Geriatric Care Managers The name can be misleading as professional geriatric care managers tend to a senior's unique health care situation needs rather than being responsive to a particular age. The truth is aging is a…
Exercise May Help Slow Cognitive Decline in Some People with Parkinson’s Disease
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