The law used to be that a disabled person had to rely on others to create a trust, to keep benefits, and other financial needs. Find out what’s changed.
Generosity can go awry despite the best of intentions. In cases of joint tenancy, be careful to consider all your options and make the best decisions.
It is smart to designate a person to pay your bills when you can’t, but adding someone as a joint account holder isn’t the best option to do so. This can set the stage for tempting trouble, even when you trust your adult children.
Does my power of attorney cover this? Maybe? “Maybe” is not what you want to hear in an emergency. A reliable attorney can make sure the answer is “yes!”
by Anita Schnee, Attorney at Law MARY’S STORY The challenges that accompany aging also present an opportunity to plan, to make transitions smoothly and to
