Multi-generational family homes do exist, but they are far less common than they were years ago. Most households contain only one or possibly two generations of family members, with children usually moving out as soon as they achieve financial independence. Although...
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Guardianships for those with mental health issues
Minor children are generally dependent on their parents for basic necessities and the management of their care. Parents can make decisions on behalf of their minor child, from what school they should go to, to what medical care they should receive, because young...
The cost of aging keeps going up: Plan now
Aging doesn’t come cheap. And studies have found that it’s only likely to get more expensive. There are many reasons for this, and they’re important to consider for those doing their estate planning and long-term care planning. A strain on...
What does your long-term care plan look like?
There could come a point in your life when you require long-term care, such as at a nursing facility. While you hope to avoid this, it’s something you must plan for nonetheless. Neglecting to do so could leave you, your family and your estate in a bad place....
Medicaid planning is something better done sooner than later
No one really wants to depend on Medicaid benefits, especially because people associate them with poverty, despite it being a critical safety net for those who need medical care. If you have worked your entire adult life, you have probably always had private...
Do You Need to Plan for Long-Term Healthcare?
You spent years working toward your retirement. You built an investment portfolio, took care of your home and made the most of your company’s retirement planning. As ready as Baby Boomers are for their well-earned retirement, many people overlook the costs of...
Can I be held responsible for my parent’s nursing home costs?
The concept of filial law dates back hundreds of years, most notably with the 1601 passage of the Elizabethan Poor Law. This is often cited as the first law to state adult children were legally obligated to provide financial support for their impoverished...
Federal bill would reimburse elderly victims of financial abuse
A bipartisan push is underway to add financial relief to elderly victims of scams related to the coronavirus pandemic to the next federal COVID-19 relief bill. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, along with almost all other state and territorial attorneys general,...
Protecting a loved one who is suffering from dementia
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, your priorities change. Life becomes about supporting that individual to the best of your abilities, making sure they remain cared for, loved and protected. As the dementia progresses, your role may grow. Preparing for this...
Protect your elderly loved one from coronavirus scams in Colorado
People with elderly parents or other senior relatives or friends must always be on the lookout for signs that someone may have taken advantage of their older loved ones in scams that can drain them of their money and assets. Some of these concerned Coloradans may be...