The SECURE Act and Your Retirement Accounts – What You Need to Know
You may have heard of the “SECURE Act” and that it affects retirement accounts. The SECURE Act is part of a federal appropriations bill enacted into law by Congress and…
Elderly Loved Ones At Risk Due to Diminished Financial Capacity
Many people aren’t aware that diminished financial capacity is one of the first abilities to go in the broad array of mental functions affected by dementia. Financial capacity refers to…
4 Tips For Discussing Estate Planning With Your Family This Holiday Season
As we head into the peak of the holiday season, here are four tips for discussing estate planning with your family. Since you’re likely spending more time than usual surrounded by…
Don’t Let Your Kids Move Out Without Signing These Documents
Watching your kids leave home to attend college or start their career can be an emotional time for you as a parent. On one hand, moving out on their own…
A Judge Decided Who Is the Legal Guardian of Nipsey Hussle’s Daughter
On Tuesday, October 15, 2019, a judge decided who is the legal guardian of the late rapper Nipsey Hussle’s daughter, Emani. In the aftermath of Hussle’s murder this March, his…
Use Estate Planning to Avoid Adult Guardianship—and Elder Abuse: Part 2
How can seniors and their adult children proactively use estate planning to avoid the potential abuse and other negative consequences of court-ordered guardianship by a professional adult guardian? In the…
Use Estate Planning to Avoid Adult Guardianship—and Elder Abuse
Did you know that estate planning can help seniors avoid adult guardianship and elder abuse by guardians appointed by a court to care for seniors who are no longer able…