In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Southern Illinois Elder Law attorney, explains why establishing a guardianship or conservatorship is both complicated and costly and discusses how planning ahead and having powers of attorney in place is a much better solution. ? Why Is It So Complicated To Establish A Guardianship Or Conservatorship? Transcript: Hi, I’m […]
Can A Person With Alzheimer’s Still Sign Legal Documents?
In this Elder Law Minute, Wes Coulson, Southern Illinois Elder Law attorney, presents another topic covered in The Alzheimer’s Guide: Practical Advice for Families, Caregivers and Professionals and discusses the important subject of whether someone who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s can still legally and validly execute legal documents. ? Can A Person With Alzheimer’s Still Sign Legal […]
Alzheimer’s and Nursing Home Care: If You’re Married, You Really Need to Plan
Married couples facing an Alzheimer’s diagnosis should consider planning with a competent Elder Law Attorney as early on as possible for a few reasons. One reason being, people often make the assumption that if you’re married, that automatically gives you the legal right to take care of everything for each other. That’s not the case, […]
Is Protecting Assets From Long-Term Care Costs Ethical and Moral?
The planning involved in protecting someone’s assets from the devastating costs of long-term care often spark questions with regards to its ethical and moral standpoints. As to a moral standpoint, Alzheimer’s is a destructive disease that requires a specific kind of care, usually involving a long-term care facility. While there is financial help for people […]
Alzheimer’s and Nursing Home Care: If You’re Single, You’re Ready To Plan
Alzheimer’s and nursing home care seem to inevitably go hand in hand. Whether you are facing this diagnosis for yourself or for a family member, there is some legal planning that needs to be done. And if you are single with Alzheimer’s, the time to plan is now. It’s essential to do the planning early […]
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