While many adults know that they need a long-term care plan, they may keep putting off the planning process. However, people should create a plan before they become seniors. According to CNBC, people should start planning for their long-term care while they are still...
Year: 2021
Protect your parent from tax scams this season
Unscrupulous individuals often prey on the elderly, and tax season provides an opportunity for them to do so. Understanding common tax scams can help you protect your parent from financial loss. Review these warnings from the IRS about scams to watch out for during...
Drafting and validating a living will in Washington
No one wants to consider the possibility that a medical emergency may arise. Yet, there is always a chance that you will become incapacitated. A Washington living will allows you to dictate what you want to happen in the event that you are unable to vocalize your...
What should you include in a special needs care plan?
When you have a child with special needs, you may worry about what will happen if you become incapacitated. Putting together a care plan can give you peace of mind. According to the Seattle Children's Center for Children with Special Needs, a care plan is a...
How do you discuss your will with your loved ones?
In life, you invest your time toward cultivating and maintaining your estate. To maintain this after your death, you put just as much thought into your estate plan and will. But after you create it, you cannot just let it sit. You should consider discussing it with...
Choosing a good trustee
When it comes to appointing a trustee, there are a few things you may want to consider. While choosing your closest friends or family members may be your initial thought, these considerations can help you determine if they are the right fit. Are they good with...
How can you talk to your family about your will?
You put time, effort and money into your estate. You also put the same amount of care into your estate plan and all that goes along with it. But when it comes time to tell your family, are you ready? Many people struggle to talk to their families about their estate...
Guardianship — a major decision
Guardianship is a powerful legal relationship. In terms of elder law, you would probably establish a guardianship to make decisions for parents or grandparents who can no longer manage their own affairs. There are a number of questions that you might ask yourself —...