Elder Law
The ins and outs of Guardianship when an adult becomes incapable of making decision
The Ins and Outs of Guardianship The in’s and out’s of guardianship is what we will be discussing. Every adult is assumed to be capable of making his or her own decisions unless a court determines otherwise. If an adult becomes incapable of making responsible decisions, the court will appoint a substitute decision maker, usually…
Read MoreAvoid confusion about health documents in estate planning
The advance directive may give the agent the power to make end-of-life decisions, or explicitly require the removal of life-prolonging devices. Advance directives commonly require two doctors to determine that the patient has a terminal condition, that death is imminent and that machines are only artificially prolonging the dying process. The document also usually…
Read MoreDo I Make To Much Money for Medicaid? Asks a single retiree of 70
You should start by talking to an estate planning attorney who can look at your assets and income and see what impact they will have on Medicaid eligibility.
Read MoreWhat Do I Need to Know about Creating a Will?
Creating a will is one of the most basic elements of estate planning. There are different types of wills you can choose from, including a simple will.
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