by Susan Grissom | Oct 4, 2022 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Wills & Trust
Estate Plans change through the stages of life and have many purposes: (i) to name agents to make decisions for you if you are unable to do so, (ii) to decided how to dispose of your wealth, (iii) to name guardians for your minor children, (iv) to minimize taxes, (v)...
by Susan Grissom | Mar 15, 2022 | Elder Care, Estate Planning
The short answer to this question is, “It depends.” Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, chronic traumatic encephalopathy and other illnesses that cause memory loss often take their time affecting a person. In the early stages, a person...
by Susan Grissom | Dec 7, 2021 | Elder Care, Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trust
One of the first questions we receive from families when a loved one dies, is who can access the decedent’s bank account to pay bills or to see what is being drafted from the account. This question is not one that is easily answered, because whether the account...
by Susan Grissom | Oct 26, 2021 | Elder Care, Estate Planning
When a loved one enters the final stages at the end of their life some big decisions need to be made. Hospice care switches the focus from treatment to management and emphasizes quality of life during an advanced life-limiting illness. The ultimate goal of hospice...
by Susan Grissom | Oct 12, 2021 | Elder Care, Wills & Trust
When a guardian is appointed, whether by petition or being nominated in an Advanced Health Care Directive, the guardian has an obligation to the ward. But what happens if the appointed guardian becomes ill themselves or passes? What if a guardian simply can no longer...
by Susan Grissom | Oct 5, 2021 | Elder Care, Wills & Trust
A probate court appoints a guardian when an adult (“Ward”) is deemed incompetent, meaning they cannot make decisions or cannot communicate their decisions regarding personal safety or health. How is a guardian chosen? Once a guardianship is established and...
