For many of us regardless of our age, retirement can seem like a concept in the far-off future. Certainly, attitudes and expectations around retirement have changed over the last few decades. Our careers are a major aspect of our overall lives, and t…
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It’s counterintuitive, we know: irrevocable trusts are revocable (and amendable). Unfortunately, irrevocability is a malicious myth. The uninformed could spend years relying on an old, out-of-date trust that could be updated and improved without to…
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When a family member dies, there are many legal and financial things that need to be taken care of. That process is commonly called “estate settlement.” It is also called Probate. There are costs involved with the estate settlement process.…
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Categories: Adult Children, Aging Parents, Baby Boomer, Changes to Legal Documents, Elder Care, Elder Law, End of Life Care, Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Life Care Planning, Probate, Valid Estate Planning documents, Validity of a Will, Will Contest
What is a life care planning law firm? How is it different from a typical elder law firm? The answers to these questions describe what makes Weatherby & Associates truly unique. They also reflect the passion and commitment of the firm’s staff t…
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Are you approaching age 65 and currently covered by a marketplace health care plan under the Affordable Care Act (aka “Obamacare”)? If so, you should think carefully about your options. While it’s possible to keep or renew your marketplace pla…
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One of a family’s worst nightmares is their loved one suffering abuse in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Abuse can come from staff members, but a more common source of abuse may actually be other residents. Researchers believe that…
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Categories: Aging Parents, Blog, Caregiving, ELA, Elder Care, Elder Law, Elderly Safety, Geriatric Care, Long-Term Care Planning, Neglect, Newsletter Archive, Nursing Home, Skilled Nursing Facility
Unlike money, personal belongings usually cannot be divided equally after their owner passes away. For this reason, distributing possessions like furniture, jewelry, dishes, silverware, artwork, photographs or clothing is often the most difficult cha…
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Have you ever heard of state “filial responsibility” laws? Although rarely enforced, 29 different states have laws that require children to provide financial support to their indigent parents under certain circumstances. In the context of lo…
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Categories: Adult Children, Advanced Medical Directives, Advocacy, Aging in Place, Aging Parents, Assisted Living, Blog, Caregiving, Certified Aging in Place Specialist, Changes to Legal Documents, Elder Care, Elderly Emergency Rooms, Elderly Independence, Family Caregiver, General Interest, Health, Home Care, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing Facility
Many families are hesitant to discuss financial affairs together. Parents do not necessarily want their children to know how much or exactly what they have. Some do not want their loved ones to know exactly how they plan to dispose of their asset…
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Categories: Advanced Medical Directives, Advocacy, Aging in Place, Aging Parents, Caregiving, Disinherited Children, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Family Caregiver, General Interest, Health, Life Care Planning, Transfer of assets, Valid Estate Planning documents, Validity of a Will, Will Contest
While most marriages are entered into with a great deal of bliss and optimism, nonetheless many of those marriages end in divorce. From an estate planning perspective, it always prudent for a marrying couple to enter into a prenuptial agreement tha…
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Categories: Adult Children, Advanced Medical Directives, Changes to Legal Documents, Estate Planning, General Interest, Health, Health Care Power of Attorney, Power of Attorney, Valid Estate Planning documents, Validity of a Will, Will Contest
