by garywojtan | Sep 28, 2009 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
Many people are unprepared to deal with the legal and financial consequences of a serious illness such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Legal and medical experts encourage people recently diagnosed with a serious illness — particularly one that is expected to...
by garywojtan | Sep 28, 2009 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Hiring a Lawyer, Wills
There are four basic tools of estate planning. It is imperative to have these documents executed by the care recipient, while they are legally competent. The explanations that follow refer to the care receiver as the principal, that is, the one seeking these...
by garywojtan | Aug 21, 2009 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates and Probate, Wills
Everyone faces the possibility that sometime during their lifetime, they may become incapacitated. This can happen when an individual is nearing death, but it can also be the result of a temporary condition. Many people assume their spouses or children will...
