Guardianship law is designed to protect individuals who are unable to care for themselves due to age, disability, or incapacity. It involves appointing a guardian to make legal, medical, and financial decisions on behalf of the person in need. Establishing guardianship ensures that vulnerable individuals receive the necessary care and support, safeguarding their well-being and…
The sandwich generation refers to middle-aged adults who are simultaneously responsible for caring for their aging parents and their own children. The term was coined in the 1980s, but the phenomenon has been around for much longer. In fact, it is estimated that about one in four adults in the United States are part of…
Special Legal Considerations When There Is a Child With Disabilities By Valerie A. Powers Smith, Esq. Careful planning and consideration must go into divorce and custody agreements in order to protect the interests of the child, maximize access to vital needs-based services and supports, and preserve publicly funded disability benefits. While the general statistic for…
As our parents age, our roles often reverse. We take on the role of parent, making sure they take their medications and get to doctors’ appointments. Our parents revert to the role of adolescent, often hiding health care information from us, or conveniently forgetting to tell us they have not been paying their bills. Sometimes,…