As family members age, they might not be able to take care of themselves like they used to in the past. This can be a difficult realization for everyone involved. If prior arrangements for this eventuality were not made through elder law estate planning, it will be...
Many Delaware residents are facing the possibility of caring for an aging parent. Even though it would be wise to prepare for this eventuality, many people fail to take advantage of what elder law can do for them and their loved ones. Fortunately, it is never too late...
Most people in Delaware are not surprised to learn that the efficiency of their bodily functions decreases as they get older. Unfortunately, this often includes the function of a person's brain. The reduction of a person's cognitive abilities may make it more...
As Baby Boomers here in Delaware and elsewhere near retirement age, the need for long-term care has increased. This is just one reason why the area of elder law continues to grow. Not only are more people planning what will happen to their property after they die, but...
We often discuss the importance of setting up trusts or writing a will early on in life in order to have all your ducks in a row, so to speak. But oftentimes there are individuals that hit their 70s and 80s without any sort of estate plan or long-term care plan in...
In our last post we started talking about guardianships and the various reasons an individual may need to seek one. For those that are elderly and wanting to select a guardian as part of their overall estate plan, there are some things to consider when making that...
It may not be something most people think about, but the concept of a guardianship can be very important to a person’s future. As we age, at some point we may not be able to make certain decisions for ourselves anymore due to declining mental ability. Similarly,...
In our last post we started a discussion on long-term care. Many people are not aware of just how many individuals will eventually need long-term care. This type of care relates to any activities that you can currently do independently, such as running errands,...
A recent news article brought up some very important issues and concerns related to elder care. Elder care is the part of law that has to do with wills and trusts, Medicaid planning, long-term care planning and durable powers of attorney, among many other things. It...
Delaware residents may be interested in a study that looks at one phenomenon leading many to retire earlier than planned. This early retirement may be having unintended consequences, however. The Pew Research Center study revealed some surprising statistics about the...