I recently came upon this article by CNN about a medication being used on the elderly in an inappropriate and potentially dangerous manner.  I urge you to read this article and be vigilant for your loved ones in nursing homes – they depend on us to keep them safe! CNN Article

In my last article, I defined “Heir”, “Beneficiary”, “Personal Representative”, and “Trustee.”  These terms can be confusing in the abstract – my hope is using them in examples will help clarify what each means and how it fits into the context of an estate plan. When George Jetson died, he left behind...

Heir.  Beneficiary.  Personal Representative.  Trustee.  Often used interchangeably, they can cause confusion at best, real issues, at worst.  Understanding the difference is important, both in the creation of the estate plan and in its administration.  In this two-part series, I will define them...

Thought I would share something fun today!  Here is a great video I found showing that the kitchen can still be a source of fun activity in early dementia.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Hey, Mom! Let’s Cook!  

As and estate planning and elder law specialist, I am often involved in unusual or unfortunate cases in which a person’s expressed wishes involving end-of-life decisions are not always met, even with an Advance Directive for Health Care in place.  One such case occurred about a year ago, in which...

Choosing a Trustee is not something to take lightly.  When you have a living Trust, the bulk of your assets are owned by the Trust and, therefore, under the control of the Trustee.  As long as you are capable (have legal capacity) of managing your own affairs, you are the Trustee.  If you become incapacitated,...