Described as I/DD, intellectual and developmental disabilities affect varying aspects of a person’s behavior, such as their social skills and everyday capabilities: Reason Learn Problem-solve Live independently I/DD is, in essence, the adult terminology for special needs, the term most…
Planning an estate involves creating a number of documents that outline an individual’s wishes. During the process, you can name people to make financial decisions on your behalf when you are unable. You can designate beneficiaries for your assets. You…
The living will is a legal document that describes your medical preferences if you can’t make those decisions for yourself. Incapacity can happen for many reasons, including an accident, an illness rendering you too sick to communicate, dementia, anesthesia, a…
Special needs trusts are often established and funded by families caring for someone with special needs. It can provide peace of mind to improve a family member’s future quality of life without jeopardizing their eligibility for government benefits. However, families…
Larry King had seven wives and five children during his legendary talk show career. He died at age 87 on January 23, 2021, after contracting Covid and then succumbing to an infection. Immediately after his death, his estate went straight…
Legal guardianship over an adult is known as a conservatorship. Decisions and actions can be made on behalf of another (or several people). The conservator is the person(s) with the power to make decisions, and the conservatee is the adult…
Elder law deals with legal issues affecting older or disabled people. Attorneys who practice elder law advocate for and create legal plans to assist seniors, and their loved ones, in living better lives. Elder law may include planning for retirement,…
The onset of dementia can lead to a loss of financial security due to the degeneration of your brain function. If you are age 50 or older, easy access to your financial assets like stocks and bonds, checking and savings…
During probate, the will of a deceased individual is authenticated, assets are reviewed, debts are paid, taxes are collected, and assets are distributed to heirs. Legally, probate is the process of authenticating the will of a deceased person, reviewing their…
There are many situations where it makes perfect sense to divide assets equally among children. Yet, in some families, each child receiving the same inheritance can be inappropriate, deplete the estate’s assets due to ensuing litigation, or cause other family…