Legal Assistance
Conservatorships
In instances when adults are no longer able to care for their own financial matters, a loved one or court appointed professional may need to be appointed to handle such matters on behalf of the incapacitated adult. According to NOLO, ”If a court appoints someone to take care of financial matters, that person is usually [...]
How to Obtain Birth, Death, Marriage, and Divorce Certificates
So you’re helping your parent apply for some program and you’re confronted with the requirement for a birth certificate, or marriage license, and they don’t have it and haven’t lived in that state for a good long time. Now you have to track down the organization in some far flung locale, figure out the requirements [...]
Elder Law: Seek Support Early On
The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in their “Caring For Your Parents” handbook stresses that you shouldn’t “wait until a crisis to find a lawyer who specializes in legal planning for elders.” They encourage you to contact an attorney soon after you take on your role as caregiver to “help you avoid much aggravation and confusion.” “If [...]