Planning for your Loved One’s Long-Term Care

If you hold power of attorney for an elderly parent or other relative, it is your job to ensure that his or her wishes regarding his or her health care, financial matters, and general quality of life are carried out once he or she can no longer make these decisions for him- or herself. Often, […]

New Year, New You: Make the Changes you Need to Make for 2019 Now

Every January, many Americans make resolutions to change something about themselves in the new year. These resolutions can include losing weight, becoming more outgoing, getting out of debt, changing careers, or renewing relationships with estranged friends and family members. Completing this type of goal can be extremely rewarding and demonstrate not only one’s dedication toward […]

What is Guardianship Litigation?

Guardianship litigation is the legal process through which a legal guardian for an incapacitated adult is determined. When an incapacitated individual does not have a living will that states who is to be granted power of attorney for his or her needs, it is often necessary to go to court to determine that individual’s guardian. […]

What is Durable Power of Attorney?

Power of attorney is the right to make crucial decisions on another individual’s behalf. The person on whose behalf these decisions are made is known as the principal. Often, these decisions are about the individual’s finances or health. The individual trusted to act on the principal’s behalf, known as the agent, must be able to […]