by Lori Pulvermacher | Jun 7, 2021 | Estate Planning, Special Needs
Almost every child with special needs (disabilities) can live more productive lives than ever before with today’s medicine and health care advancements. Many scientists regard the term special needs as a euphemism for disability. Yet, the difference between the...
by Lori Pulvermacher | May 10, 2021 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
Since the advent of the Coronavirus, many of us have been left unprepared and confused. There were numerous reports of shortages of antibacterial hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, and even toilet paper. While we couldn’t have predicted when something like...
by Michael Delaney | Sep 14, 2020 | Special Needs
What is a Special Needs Trust? In general, a trust is created when property or assets are managed by a person or firm for another person’s benefit. The person or entity who manages the trust is known as the trustee and will be responsible for making decisions in the...
by Michael Delaney | May 27, 2020 | Aging, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
Who should you trust to manage your financial well being when you are no longer able to do so? A power of attorney (POA), otherwise known as an agent to your principal, has the legal authority to represent and make decisions on your behalf. What characteristics should...
by Michael Delaney | Oct 24, 2019 | Aging, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
Kevin stands at the door of Wanda’s nursing home room, tears streaming down his face. The medical staff just finished inserted a feeding tube into Wanda – an act Kevin knew she didn’t want. Unfortunately, Wanda couldn’t express her wishes due to advanced dementia, and...
by Michael Delaney | Sep 6, 2019 | Aging, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
Your parent is getting on in age, but you don’t have a clear idea if there is a plan in place for their care. It is a difficult topic to broach; no one wants to talk about death and the financial realities that come with aging. Instead of having a proactive...
