Last Will & Testament
Testament; A legal document in which a person expresses their wishes for the management and distribution of their assets at the time of death.
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Why a Letter of Competency Should Be Part of Every Senior’s Legal File
Adding this one simple step when a loved one creates or changes their will, powers of attorney and other crucial legal documents can minimize unnecessary stress and familial discord down the road.
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Frank discussions about final arrangements are wise to have at any age. Use these strategies to broach the subject and develop comprehensive funeral plans for yourself and your aging loved ones.
4 CommentsLegal Competency: When Is It Too Late to Create a Will, Trust or POA?
It is crucial to engage in proper legal planning with family members while they are still of sound mind. An elder law attorney outlines competency criteria that must be met in order to obtain valid legal documents before a crisis strikes.
30 Comments5 Common Legal Issues That Caregivers Face
Seniors and their caregivers are prone to many unique legal challenges. Explore issues with POA, guardianship, elder abuse and why it's important to enlist the help of an elder law attorney in a senior's care planning.
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Is it reasonable to encourage parent to change will to distribute possible inheritance based on how much care each sibling has provided them?
44 Commentsgracealways Answered 10 hours agoI took care of my best friend without any help from his family and without any payments. At death, family came and got everything, Any advice?
3 CommentsBrother amended will based on false allegations that I stole money from the trust. Father signed a new will disinheriting me. What can I do?
3 Commentssuitcaseheart48 Replied Oct 17, 2018Abusive elder and confused POA. Any advice?
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5 CommentsShihTzuMama Answered Aug 23, 2018My brother has POA over my dad, he says, but he won't show me the POA and he won't tell me where my dad is. What do I do?
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20 CommentsWillienme1950 Answered Jul 24, 2018Woman kills mother because she was left out of the will...
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