It is a safe assumption that most wills filed with probate courts are authentic. This is the conclusion of law professor Mark Glover of the University of Wyoming College of Law in an article in the University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform.
How to defuse sibling conflict over an elderly parent’s care
Taking on the responsibility of caring for an aging parent is often a family undertaking. If you have any siblings, you may need to come together to do what’s best for mom or dad. Sometimes that’s much easier said than done.
Who makes medical decisions if there is no advance directive?
Health problems are not always predictable. Issues can crop up with little warning, impacting both the individual and their loved ones. Sometimes these ailments are quite serious and leave a person unable to communicate for themselves.
Adult day care benefits those with disabilities – and caregivers
As loved ones age, close family members and friends often take on the role of caregiver. One study found that, over a 12-month period, 34.2 million Americans reported providing unpaid care to an adult over the age of 49.
I’ve been named a personal representative – what should I know?
Every estate needs a personal representative (also known as an executor). This personal representative might be named in someone’s last will and testament, potentially with a conversation beforehand. In other cases, a court might appoint a personal representative if the deceased died intestate.
A palette of therapeutic options for Alzheimer’s patients
At Chayet & Danzo, LLC, our elder law attorneys are devoted to improving the lives of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other kinds of dementia. We represent seniors, family members of those with dementia and people with legal responsibility for the health of vulnerable adults. Those fiduciaries include family members and professionals who are guardians and health care agents under living wills, both of whom may direct and oversee the medical care of someone with Alzheimer’s.
Addressing breach of fiduciary concerns
A professional may pad billing statements claiming extra hours managing a trust for a disabled client. A son or daughter might claim he or she was just borrowing from mom’s account to explain missing money. What can be done to identify these issues, stop the damage and recover missing/misappropriated funds.
Guardian vs. conservator for an adult with special needs
When a person with special needs reaches the age of 18, things change significantly. Not just for that individual, but for the family and loved ones that have been caring for them. As a legal adult, they are presumed to have more control over decisions in their life.
