Some seniors don’t expect to remarry after a divorce or the death of a spouse. However, life is full of surprises. You could meet someone at any age, even during your retirement years. Many older adults bring various assets and debts into a new relationship. They might also have children from a … [Read more...] about Wedding Bells Later in Life? What Newlywed Seniors Need to Know About Their Estate Plans
Elder Law
Finding the Right Minnesota Elder Lawyer to Plan for Long-Term Care Needs
The Baby Boomer generation is growing older and beginning to incur the financial costs and strains of aging. Many are caring for their own elderly parents while beginning to recognize long-term care challenges of their own. Boomers are also starting to learn first-hand that long-term care is … [Read more...] about Finding the Right Minnesota Elder Lawyer to Plan for Long-Term Care Needs
Elder Lawyer Answers, “When should I start planning for long-term care?”
One of the most frequently asked questions elder lawyers receive is, “When should westart planning for long-term care?” The short answer is, “Long before you need it!”When it comes to your home, your health, and your finances, you want to be in the driver’s seat. That is why it is so important to … [Read more...] about Elder Lawyer Answers, “When should I start planning for long-term care?”
Talking to Your Parents About Meeting with an Estate Planning Lawyer
Just as everywhere else in the country, folks in Minnesota often put off their estate planning for many reasons. Whether it’s facing your own mortality, or that of your parents, the prospect of needing a will or trust isn’t something that many of us want to think about. The reality, … [Read more...] about Talking to Your Parents About Meeting with an Estate Planning Lawyer
What Single Seniors Need to Know About Their Estate Plan
Whether you’re a single senior who lives alone or one who lives with a partner, establishing a new estate plan or modifying an existing one is essential. You might wish to leave assets to your partner that they could not get through intestate succession, or maybe you have children you want to leave … [Read more...] about What Single Seniors Need to Know About Their Estate Plan
Does an Elder Law Attorney Represent the Senior or the Adult Children?
As a Minnesota elder law attorney, I often meet senior clients as a result of them coming into our offices with their adult children. When this situation happens, it is the lawyer’s job to recognize the differing needs and rights of both parties. The lawyer must be clear on who is being represented … [Read more...] about Does an Elder Law Attorney Represent the Senior or the Adult Children?
Minnesota Elder Lawyer Offers Tips for Long-Distance Caregiving
Minnesota elder lawyers know that caring for an older adult from a distance can be a challenge. It can be overwhelming to think about your loved one living in a different state or even a foreign country, especially if their physical or mental impairments prevent them from taking care of … [Read more...] about Minnesota Elder Lawyer Offers Tips for Long-Distance Caregiving
Why Moving Is So Hard for People with Dementia
Minnesota elder law attorneys know that making the decision to move an elderly loved one into an assisted living facility is never easy. However, when your elderly parent or grandparent is struggling with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, the situation can be particularly … [Read more...] about Why Moving Is So Hard for People with Dementia
Long-Term Care Costs Are Rising — Here’s What You Should Know
Due to advances in medical technology, more Americans are living longer. In many ways, this is great news. However, this situation has brought about some significant challenges that all aging people now have to face. One of the most pressing concerns is the rising cost of long-term care. … [Read more...] about Long-Term Care Costs Are Rising — Here’s What You Should Know