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When you have a parent, loved one or close friend who suffers from Parkinson’s disease, you want to ensure you make the best decisions possible regarding their care. Understanding how Parkinson’s disease affects people and those around them may guide you in your...
It is not easy to bring up the topic of assisted living care with your parents. As your parents age, they may have several health problems and health risks. Over time, it can become necessary for them to have access to 24-hour care. How can you have this...
It is not uncommon for adult children to recognize that an elderly parent is a hazard to him or herself. Mom may wander without realizing it, or Dad may regularly forget to turn the stove off. If you fear for your aging parent’s safety while he or she is home alone,...
Pennsylvania law only acknowledges wills that meet certain requirements. You may have the mistaken belief that anything you could work as a will. But, in reality, certain rules must be followed to ensure your will is valid. What are oral and written wills? The...
Getting into the estate planning process in Pittsburgh can be downright intimidating for some people. One reason is the concern that your decisions could upset some of those set to benefit from your estate. Because of this, some put off doing their estate planning....
As an executor of a decedent’s estate, you have professional duties under the law that you must uphold to avoid legal issues. Forbes explains that many people do not understand the duties of an executor, which can lead to mistakes. You have personal liability for the...
The estate planning lexicon is full of document names that often cause confusion, especially when the documents do the same or similar things. Case in point: living will and medical power of attorney. While many people use these terms synonymously, FindLaw explains...
In 2018, the national daily average for a shared room in a long-term care facility was $245 or $7,441 per month, while a private room could cost you $275 a day or $8,365 a month. A report by SeniorLiving.org reported that the average cost of a semi-private room in...
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in a baby carriage! But what comes after that? For Christin and Philip, it was drawing up a will, power of attorney, and medical power of attorney. As graduates from Michigan State University College of Law,...
Being appointed by the court as guardian for an incapacitated person is a significant responsibility. It requires you to perform certain duties in the best interests of your ward. However, the specific duties can vary. According to the First Judicial District of...