Elder law focuses on the needs of people over the age of 65. The major areas of this specialty are estate planning, long-term care planning, special needs planning, disability planning, conservatorship or guardianship and elder abuse.
If you are headed somewhere warm to spend the winter months, you will want to be sure you have everything in order before you go.
As life is unpredictable, it is better to start planning sooner rather than later. In fact, upon attaining the legal age of majority in your state of residence (typically at age 18), you should begin considering some form of an estate plan.
Estate planning not only makes things easier for your loved ones if you become incapacitated or when you’re gone, but it also does these three important things.
Many people will suffer cognitive decline as they age, and that can seriously impact their ability to manage their assets.
What are elderly persons who are without children or other family to serve as caregivers supposed to do?
A power of attorney is a legal document that gives a person the authority to act on another’s behalf.
While legal documents may seem obtuse and difficult to understand, they are crucial for estate purposes.
What Can You Do If Someone Steals Your Inheritance?
The first step in understanding whether a power of attorney can transfer money to themselves is to understand the different types of power of attorney.