For almost thirty years now, March marks the beginning of Brain Injury Awareness Month. Brain injury often referred to as traumatic brain injury (TBI), can range from mild (commonly called a concussion) to severe and is caused by an impact…
Upon purchasing a timeshare in a vacation resort, the resort agent suggested that Mom and Dad leave the property to their children so that after they passed, the kids could continue to enjoy the property. It seemed like a good…
There has been a deep crisis in government oversight of long-term care facilities, according to an article in the New York Times. Inspection of rehabilitation facilities is inadequate, and we, the public, had best not rely on reporting inspection results.…
Many financial experts believe that waiting until your aging parent is in cognitive decline to talk finance is a mistake. It will take time to gather all the information you need for a complete financial assessment of their aging needs.…
By creating a pet trust, you can ensure that your pet will remain in good hands after you pass away or are unable to provide for them on your own. A pet trust is a legal arrangement that will specify…
I do not own a lot of things with my family. Shouldn't we wait until we can afford to plan? You shouldn’t. It is crucial to give legal authority to a person of your choice, to care for your children…
As your parent ages, there may come a time when you must take on guardianship for your parent, accepting legal responsibility for their care and wellbeing. The duties include a parent's daily care, medical care, and possibly financial decisions made…
An estate plan is the best vehicle for transferring assets upon your death to your loved ones. However, many of us often overlook the crucial part of communicating our estate plan to family and heirs. Even with a thorough and…
Envision your parent is just being released from a long stay at the hospital. The care providers assure you that your parent will be fine returning home, but you still worry. How can you make sure your parent is safe…
The House Ways and Means Committee approved President Biden’s Build Back Better Act’s (BBBA) tax provisions, a major step towards passage of the bill. As the draft now stands, the legislative proposal may restrict the abilities of higher net worth…