Posts Tagged ‘aging parents’
A Dementia Diagnosis Changes More Than Healthcare: Seven Legal Moves to Make While You Still Can
With dementia cases in the United States projected to double by 2060—and nearly 42% of Americans over age 55 estimated to be at risk of developing dementia—a diagnosis is something that more and more families will face. The statistics are sobering, but they become much more meaningful when they affect someone you love. When occasional…
Read MoreThe Window of Opportunity: Legal Steps to Take When You First Notice Memory Problems
You have been seeing the signs for months. Mom or Dad has not quite been themselves lately. They are forgetting things more often—appointments, addresses, payments, and names. The other day, they got lost going to a place they have visited for years. When you try to bring it up, they brush it off. “I’m getting…
Read MoreCan You Change Your Estate Plan After a Dementia Diagnosis?
One of the most difficult conversations we have with families is when someone comes into our office after receiving a diagnosis of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or another form of cognitive decline and asks us, “Can we still update Mom or Dad’s trust?” or “My wife and I want to make changes to our estate plan.…
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