Dementia is a general term that refers to a disease that causes changes in the brain. The most common dementia disorder is Alzheimer’s. People who suffer from types of dementia have behavioral and medical health needs that can be costly. Fortunately, there are...
How can I avoid issues with government benefits with special needs planning?
When you have a child with special needs, you may rely on certain government benefits to assist with care and expenses. Even if you do not use these benefits currently, you need to keep them in mind as you develop your estate plan. You want to be sure that you do not...
Understanding elder abuse and neglect
As more and more people in the United States reach their older years, the problems associated with elder abuse may sadly grow with them. Families everywhere must make the difficult choices involved in how to provide the best care for their aging parents and other...
Advance directives are an important part of an estate plan
The term advance directives is a complicated way of referring to some legal documents which Colorado residents can use to help their family members make important medical decisions for them if they are no longer able to do so. Advance directives are important...