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...
by Michael Delaney | Aug 29, 2019 | Attorney News, Elder Abuse and Exploitation, Elder Law, Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Scams, Social Security, Special Needs
Elder mediation is the process of resolving a dispute that involves an elder and their family. Making decisions can be difficult, especially when you are deciding on behalf of someone else. Even when all the family is getting along well, you should expect to see some...
by Amy Delaney | Aug 6, 2019 | Elder Abuse and Exploitation, Elder Law, Guardianship, Nursing Homes, Power of Attorney
As we get older, we may find ourselves taking care of our loved ones who used to take care of us. Our parents may revert to the role of adolescent; hiding delinquent bills and health information from us. We may be unaware of the truth until a friend or neighbor...
by Michael Delaney | Aug 2, 2019 | Aging, Elder Law, Power of Attorney
Your dear friend is no longer able to make financial and or medical decisions anymore so she appoints you, what next? First let us start by understanding what a Power of Attorney is. Power of Attorney documents are legal documents that allows the principal (your...
