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You probably know the importance of creating an estate plan regardless of your age or financial situation. However, when you actually get into the process, there are a lot of things you will have to think about. There are also some issues that could come up. You will...
Dementia is a horrible part of aging. While there is no guarantee that you will suffer from it, it is still a scary prospect. If you have a loved one who has this condition, then you truly understand how it works and what it does to a person. Someone with dementia...
When you are creating your estate plan in Pennsylvania, guardianship of your children is an important thing to consider if they are minors. If anything were to happen to you or your spouse, a guardian would be charged with caring for them and if no one is named, they...
Guardianships are important positions. As a guardian, you provide care and help to someone who is unable to care or help him or herself. You act as a liaison and representative of that person. For this reason, it is important that guardians are trustworthy,...
Financial exploitation is a type of elder abuse. Financial exploitation could lead to great strain for a senior citizen, derailing a retirement plan and causing hardship in what should be the victim’s golden years. Statistics underestimate the true prevalence of this...
A living will allows you to dictate how you want your health care to proceed in the event you become incapacitated and cannot make decisions for yourself. You might feel comfortable with naming someone as medical power of attorney in Pennsylvania, but even so, a...
Your parent may need someone to step up and take control of his or her affairs and decisions. In Pennsylvania, becoming a guardian for the aging may require court intervention. Sikov and Love, P.A. have the experience needed to help you every step of the way. While...
Nursing home residents are some of our most vulnerable citizens. Due to the risk of elder neglect and abuse, there are strict nursing home regulations in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Health is responsible for enforcing these regulations. The DOH...
There are many reasons why you may need to apply for guardianship over another person in Pennsylvania. Regardless of the reason, the Pennsylvania Bar Association explains that you must go to the Orphan's Court to file your guardianship case. This court will have to...
When you are planning your estate in Pennsylvania, you may have children or heirs that you do not want to inherit your assets. As you age, it is important that you adjust your estate plan regularly because life changes all the time. Although it can be painful, some...