These days, more and more Americans are growing old alone. Many of them never had children, or perhaps their children are scattered throughout the country or around the world. Often, parents and adult children become estranged. When an older person is no longer able...
Guardianships And Conservatorships
Is your elderly relative falling into debt?
Your elderly relatives took care of you in numerous ways when you were younger. They watched you after school, helped with homework, instilled a work ethic into you and much more. You’re eternally grateful for this and would do anything to return the favor. Well,...
Signs you need to get a guardian for your elderly parent
It is never easy to watch the parents you once relied upon age and lose their ability to care for themselves. However, as they get older, it is inevitable that they will become frail and their health will begin to deteriorate. And you need to be prepared for this. One...
What to consider when choosing a guardian for an elderly person
As people age, they tend to lose their ability to care for themselves and make critical decisions regarding their lives. This may be perpetuated by the onset of age-related conditions like Alzheimer’s, mental illness, stroke and other health complications. If your...
Establishing a guardianship for your children: Things to consider
As a parent, your first responsibility is to safeguard your children’s health and wellness. Of course, providing for your children, instilling good virtues and leaving an inheritance for your children are all important, but there is one thing most parents cannot...
What can guardianship do for your elderly relative?
Aging is an inevitable part of life that we all have to deal with at some point in time. It can be difficult seeing your older family members lose a grip on their independence, but there are ways that you can help them later on in life. Implementing effective...
Helping your loved one with the transition into assisted living
Many people struggle to come to terms with the fact that they are no longer best placed to manage their own affairs. It may be difficult for them to accept that help is required for tasks that have been independently carried out for many years. Additionally, the...
What is the difference between a guardianship or conservatorship?
If you are getting older, something you’ll want to include in your estate plan is your choice of a guardian or conservator in the case that you are unable to care for yourself or take care of your financial needs. Usually, you do this by setting up your power of...
Can a New Jersey guardianship protect your elderly loved one from becoming a fraud victim?
How many stories have you heard on the news where it highlights the story of yet another senior citizen that had someone defraud them, causing a near-complete loss of their savings? These stories are far too common. You can do something to protect your loved ones from...
Picking a guardian for your adult child with special needs? Here’s what to consider
Nobody lives forever, which is why the parents of special-needs children need to plan ahead. When you have an adult child with special needs, there will come a time when you’re no longer around to protect them and make sure that their needs are met -- and that means...