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Almost every Bay Area area family has at least one family member with dementia or Alzheimer’s. A dementia diagnosis is common among older adults, but it can still be a disheartening family event. When a person has been diagnosed with dementia there are estate planning steps that should be taken. Advance directives A person who has been diagnosed with dementia…
If you’re taking care of someone with special needs in California, you’ve probably wondered who’s going to take care of that person after you pass away. To make sure he or she receives the best possible care, it’s important to start planning sooner rather than later. You may be young now, but you don’t know what’s going to happen in…
Families who have a loved one with special needs may have many worries, including the cost of their care and how to plan for their long-term needs. Well-intentioned family members may look to wills or other estate planning documents to provide monetary support for their loved ones after they are no longer living. Unfortunately, a bequest in a will can…
As Californians age, the idea of preparing an estate plan becomes more important. But what is an estate plan? And what goes into an estate plan? While preparing a complete estate plan can require the services of an expert attorney, organizing the basic information for an estate plan is a task that anyone can undertake and successfully complete. What is…
Most people in California know that they should address the important task of estate planning sooner rather than later, but they may be mystified by the options, or they may believe some of the “myths” about estate planning that are quite common. Whatever the reason for delay, when our readers are ready to start thinking about estate planning, there are…
Let’s face it, estate planning can be complicated. However, the myths that surround estate planning should not hold us back from estate planning, especially in our current economic climate. Indeed, every day, the news flashes reasons why we should have an estate plan in place now. And, this is why, in today’s blog we will focus on the three most…
Creating a will takes time and effort. You have to think through who you will give your assets to and choose who will serve as your children’s guardian and your estate executor. Once you have a will, you may think you don’t need to revisit it – well, at least not for decades. When it’s time to revisit your estate…
It is important to take care of one’s physical and mental health. As a person ages or transitions through the stages of life, they may notice that their body and mind respond differently than they did in years past. A California resident may be aware of how differences in their mental and physical abilities impact the way that they live…
Conservatorship is a significant legal process in California. It creates a legal relationship and set of duties that one person must exercise in order to provide for the care of another. Unlike a guardianship, which involves the care of a minor, conservatorships exist for the benefit of adults who cannot take care of themselves. No part of this post should…
While the fall semester on college campuses may look different this year, this does not change the need to consider the present and future needs of a college student. While an estate plan may seem like something necessary for aging adults and the elderly, it is actually beneficial to any person of any age. The fact is that one does…