Do you have a sister, brother or parent who is too proud to ever ask for help? If you do, this story may hit home. It illustrates what can happen when members of a family are scattered across the country.The Washington Post tells the story of how an 80-year-old woman...
Alzheimer’s is a devastating and cruel disease. It slowly robs sufferers of their memories, their recognition, and, eventually, their ability to function independently. Given the huge impact this illness can have both on patients and their families, it is no...
The answer has been yes for many Americans who are still in the prime of their lives. All that it takes is one medical event or a car accident. Not having the proper plan in place could lead to years without a voice.The New York Times recently reported on numerous...
The death of music legend Prince has highlighted the problems created when a person dies without a will. What some media sources in Colorado and elsewhere are failing to recognize is that it is also imperative to have estate-planning documents (powers of attorney and...
Many people will eventually need a guardian as they get older. These people, called wards, are appointed (or appoint) a guardian to take care of them and make decisions for them. Though the titles involved here make it sound like some science fiction or fantasy movie,...
Imagine that you are in your later years, and you are in need of a guardian to help you with many important matters in your life. Your finances; your medical care; and even basic household chores or duties are being handled by this guardian. Obviously, given the...
A few weeks ago, we wrote about guardianships and how they play into a person's later years and, indeed, their estate. There is also something called a "conservatorship" which functions in practically the same way as a guardianship. Depending on which state you live...
It's not easy to watch someone you love or care about slip into a state where they are no longer able to perform basic tasks or even make decisions for themselves. These cases can arise when someone suffers from a physical or mental disability, or a serious medical...
What is the difference between a guardian and conservator in Colorado? Can one person serve in both roles?A guardian makes decisions and is responsible for the protected person’s well being, while a conservator handles the person’s estate and finances. It...
When does a Colorado probate court appoint a guardian? It is often in crisis after a parent suffers a sudden incapacitating illness or complications following a routine surgery that limit his or her ability to manage personal care.The family may then realize that no...
