Ways to help an older adult age in place
Two out of ten older adults said that they are unable to live alone without some sort of assistance. If your aging relative wants to continue to live independently in their home, there are several things that can help make that possible.
Is it Time for Home Care?
Sometimes it can be easy to tell when an aging family member needs home care, such as when an injury or serious illness occurs. Other times, it can be more difficult.
4 Ways to Pay for Home Care
There comes a time in most people’s lives when age or disability makes it difficult for them to live on their own. When that happens, families often wonder how they will pay for their aging relative’s care.
Does an older adult need a guardian to use Home Care?
One option for seniors is to use an agency to hire home care. While this is a great option for nearly anyone, many people don’t know a lot about how home care works.
What is financial exploitation of the elderly?
We have seen an increase in probate cases involving aging adults who are taken advantage of. Family members often discover, too late, that their parents or grandparents have been preyed upon by a caregiver or new “friend.”
Power of attorney: What happens if you do not have one?
The judge will appoint a guardian on behalf of the disabled person and the guardian can take some of the same actions as an Agent under a Power of Attorney.
What are “presumptively void transfers” in Illinois?
The Illinois statute entitled “Presumptively Void Transfers” protects all individuals from coercion by their caregivers.
What law protects the elderly from financial exploitation?
If you believe that you or a loved one were excluded from a will or trust as a result of someone’s financial exploitation of an elderly individual and would like to discuss your rights and options for seeking damages, please contact us.
What is Elder Law?
Our firm encourages any individual aged 50 or over to review his or her estate plan, including wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents.
Power of attorney for property – What decisions can your agent make?
The future may entail a period of time in which our clients are incapacitated and unable to make their own financial decisions. A Power of Attorney for Property addresses this scenario.