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You have probably heard of something called a power of attorney, especially when it comes to your aging parent. When going over the estate and medical directives, a power of attorney is an important document to include.What is a power of attorney and why is it so...
As with most things, preparing ahead of time for one's initial meeting with an attorney can save both time and money. Estate planning encompasses a vast array of decisions which must be made and assets which must be addressed. By thinking through some of the basics...
Let us say your mother, a widow who lives alone, is about to turn 80. She has always been alert and active, but lately, you have noticed some cognitive changes. Your mom attends an exercise class at the senior center and has made a new male friend. Is it your...
As Colorado readers know, estate planning is important for almost everyone, regardless of income level or the size of the estate. Drafting a will and having in place other types of estate planning documents can give a person peace of mind regarding the future, but it...
What if the unthinkable happened? All of a sudden, almost everything that the Colorado resident spent years acquiring disappeared in an instant. While this may seem like a far-fetched idea, it is reality for some individuals. Natural disasters, accidents and other...
Discussing living arrangements with your aging parent may be a difficult conversation. There are some events, however, that make this discussion more urgent. With 5.3 million people in the United States over the age of 65 diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, according...
Diet, exercise and taking care of oneself are part of the equation for enjoying one's golden years. Yet, for some Colorado residents, this may not be enough. Illness or injury may strike leaving the individual incapacitated and unable to make decisions and take care...
There just never seems to be enough time in the day to accomplish everything that needs to be done. Some things always seem to take priority while others are constantly shifted to the end of the line. For many Colorado residents, drafting wills is one of those items...
It's not always easy to know what a loved one wants. In many instances, determining what the individual wants can be a guessing game. When it comes to gifts, this might be okay; however, when this guessing game relates to medical care, the stakes are much higher. Yet,...
Watching your parents age can prove tremendously difficult, and you may find that your own wishes as far as your parents’ long-term care differ from what they want for themselves. For example, you may feel your mom or dad is better off in a residential care facility...