10 Questions to Ask When Choosing an Elder Law Attorney
When your aging parent or other loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other disorders that affect memory, your time for estate planning, if it has not already begun, is...
Avoiding Probate Court by Planning in Advance- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
No one wants their affairs to go to probate court when they are sick and in a nursing home or a hospital. Probate court is not private, anyone can access...
DNR Orders and Mediation- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
When you request a DNR order, your physician must enter the order into your chart, transfer your care to another physician or refer the matter to a mediation system in...
What You Need to Know About DNR Orders- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
We have discussed what a DNR is, now let’s look at some facts about DNR Orders that you should know, in order to make an educated decision, and ultimately the...
What is a DNR Order? Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Another advanced directive that is completed when a power of attorney for healthcare is established is a DNR order. DNR stands for Do Not Resuscitate, meaning that should your vital...
What Happens if You Do Not Have a Living Will? Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Let’s be honest, no one wants to ever think about the end of life process, especially when it pertains to an aging parent or loved one. We want to think...
Durable Power of Attorney
Do you think that because your elder loved one has a power of attorney they are protected? What many people do not realize is that a normal power of attorney...
Advance Directives- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Advance directives are important aspects of planning for your future. They prevent your loved ones from being responsible for making the toughest of decisions once you are unable to make...
Conservatorship- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Conservatorship is designated by the probate court, and allows one party the power to make financial decisions for another party. While it may sound like a guardianship arrangement, the big...
Guardianship- Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
Probate court establishes guardianship by appointing a person to make the personal decisions for someone who is unable to do so themselves. Usually a family member will initiate the process...
Testament Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts and Special Needs Trusts
In addition to Living Trusts, there are additional trusts that may be appropriate for your loved ones situations. As with any legal trust situations, it is best to consult with...
Alzheimer’s and the Living Trust – Cleveland Elder Law Attorney
There are numerous types of trusts available for estate planning, but the most important types for Alzheimer’s or dementia patients is the Living Trust. The living trust provides for the...