Recent studies show that one out of every five adults of working age in the U.S. has provided care to an older adult such as a parent or grandparent. The care, consideration, and sacrifices revealed by this statistic are heart-warming because the relationships strengthened through the caregiving arrangement can be […]
Category: Estate Planning
Some people mistakenly believe that if they die without a will, then no one has to deal with probate. Technically, the word probate concerns proving the validity of a will, so there is reason for feeling that a will is necessary for probate, but that is not the case. The […]
If you have worked with an estate planning attorney to prepare a comprehensive estate plan, then you are more prepared than most people to face the unknown events of the future. But as time goes by, your level of preparedness decreases unless you have an attorney review your documents, consider […]
When an elderly loved one needs care in the home, the burden is often more than a friend or family member can provide while still working at a regular job. Many people hire a paid caregiver who can devote time and attention to providing the best services to them when […]
You invested significant time and money into the process of creating your estate planning documents, so they are valuable. It might seem logical to store those valuable documents in a safety deposit box where they can be protected from damage or theft. But before you do that, it is important […]
