The role of a personal representative is vital in the administration of an estate. This individual takes on a host of responsibilities, following the wishes of the decedent while navigating the legal system. It is an important job with many moving parts.A key piece of...
Your estate plan may use a variety of documents like a will or trust to transfer property to others or for the benefit of others during your life or at death. One way that assets can transfer is through a beneficiary designation on particular kinds of accounts or...
At our law firm, we advise and support clients who care for, support or protect people who suffer from the challenges Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. These clients may be family members, guardians, conservators, trustees, representative payees and...
Some grandparents and their grandchildren have uniquely special and strong relationships, which can bring happiness and love to both parties. Both can grow from the intergenerational exchange of ideas and outlooks. Often, a grandparent’s wisdom and life...
We recently told readers about a study that found social isolation to increase the rate of cognitive decline in older subjects. Today we are reporting on another study, this time on the impact of physical activity on the onset of dementia. Not surprisingly, the...
Our older clients as well as clients concerned about aging loved ones will be interested in the results of the Harvard Aging Brain Study, a four-year look at cognitive decline in 260 people ages 62 to 89. The study’s senior author concluded that “social...
Many of our clients are family members or guardians of people of any age with a variety of disabilities. Especially in this challenging time, the use of technology and virtual learning can provide education, communication and entertainment opportunities for children...
Preparing for an aging loved one’s long-term care can challenge even the best of us. There are myriad factors to consider, including those of the mind and of the heart.But it should come as no surprise that finances are a significant stressor within this puzzle....
At our law firm, we provide support to clients with mental health challenges as well as to family members and professionals in their efforts to create safety nets for people with mental impairments. Mental Health America (MHA) first observed May as Mental Health Month...
Most pregnancies and births go well without serious complications and with especially delightful outcomes. But from an estate planning perspective, some potential problems that can arise merit that a pregnant woman have a discussion with an estate planning attorney to...
