Receiving a dementia diagnosis for an elderly parent can be emotionally devastating. You and your family will have a lot of choices to make during this very difficult time, including who will make certain decisions for your parent. The process can feel confusing and overwhelming, especially if you are going through it while trying to [...]

A living will is a legal document that directs a person’s doctors and medical providers of her wishes after she becomes incapacitated or unable to communicate the health care she wants. A living will usually provides for a health care power of attorney. A power of attorney is who will speak on a person’s behalf [...]

Because of the control that power of attorney can give your agent—the ability to make financial, medical, and legal decisions on your behalf—it is important to choose someone you can trust. However, if it has been some time since you made your estate plan, it might be important to consider transferring power of attorney to [...]

A huge part of estate planning is preparing for the unexpected. This includes what will happen to you and who will make decisions if you are unable to make them for yourself. That’s where your power of attorney steps in. What is power of attorney? Power of attorney is a legal document that names an [...]

As we age, many of us will begin to lose our memories, judgment and decision-making abilities. It can be one of the most heartbreaking parts of aging, both for the affected senior and his family. However, with careful planning, it is possible to ensure that you will continue to live as comfortably as possible. At [...]

A do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order provides essential information to medical professionals in the event you're unable to communicate. These orders are often controversial, as friends and family may disagree with the directives laid out by you personally. Here some of the basics on DNR orders, which can be useful to you during the estate planning process.  What is [...]