I recently attended a program which brought together hospital administrators, attorneys, and social workers to discuss issues and confusion that come up with Health Care Directives (HCD). The problems commonly arise when the health care agent (the person granted the…
If you’re worried about being able to stay at home as you age for as long as possible, or if you know your parents wish to stay at home, and it’s getting harder to feel confident about their safety and…
PART III: Third-Party Special Needs Trusts (or “Supplemental Needs Trusts” in Minnesota) This is the third and final entry in a three-part series on special needs trusts – trusts able to provide additional or “special” funds for a disabled person…
PART II: Pooled Special Needs Trusts This is the second entry in a three-part series on special needs trusts – trusts able to provide additional or “special” funds for a disabled person who has limited resources and may already be…
PART I: First-Party Special Needs Trusts This is the first entry in a three-part series on special needs trusts – trusts able to provide additional or “special” funds for a disabled person who has limited resources and may already be…
The area of law described as “Elder Law” is a relatively new area, and arguably, one of the most quickly expanding areas of law, due in large part to the aging population of baby-boomers. Although Elder Law attorneys do specialize…
The answer: it depends. Most financial advisors will tell you that long-term care insurance is at the very least important, and perhaps, essential. I tell my clients to talk to their financial advisor because it is an investment decision –…
If they don’t, it’s probably a good idea to ask an attorney to help you update one or both documents to protect your digital assets and protect your Personal Representative or your family members/loved ones who will need to deal…
I recently attended a meeting at which there were attorneys, hospital administrators, and social workers gathered to discuss Minnesota’s Health Care Directive (HCD) law, issues that arise in using HCDs, and suggestions for avoiding those issues. Included in the discussion…
Most people know about the most common ways to become pregnant by means of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART): artificial (or assisted) insemination, in vitro fertilization, and gestational carriers. ART can lead to complex legal issues in a number of areas…