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Guardianship is a legal process in which an adult is appointed to care for someone who cannot handle their affairs due to incapacity, disability or age. In New York, guardianship can help to ensure that minors or incapacitated adults receive the proper care and...
It is a hard topic, but parents need to think about what happens to their child or children in the event they both pass before the child or children turn 18. Naming a guardian of your child or children in your Estate Plan while you are alive places control in your...
Whether a family member is a minor, or an adult who is elderly, there sometimes comes a question of who will become responsible for this individual if their parents’ divorce, or their caregivers pass away. When this occurs, those involved must consider whether the...
Many people in New York work within networks that see to the care of the aging population. Some workers are passionate about their job and provide true care and companionship for their patients. However, others may use their position to prey on the elderly. An...
The general effects of age and time, suffering some types of injuries or developing certain medical conditions may result in physical or mental incapacity for adults. If they have not already legally named a representative to act on their behalf, family members...
If you are a parent in New York, one of the most important estate planning decisions you make is who will take care of your child if both parents happen to pass away before the minor turns 18. Naming a guardian is challenging and there are many factors that you should...
You don't expect to die when your children are still young, so you may think that there's "always tomorrow" to plan your estate and create a will that includes naming a guardian. But you know what? You can't wait. Do it, do it, do it! Death can strike unexpectedly in...
An estimated 30 percent of people aged 80 and older suffer from dementia and other forms of cognitive impairment. When a person is cognitively impaired, tasks such as following a recipe or paying monthly bills become difficult. Other signs of cognitive impairment...
Alzheimer's disease is truly devastating, especially for the loved ones who are caring for their aging family member. While you desperately may want to step in and intervene and make sure your loved one is safe and getting the best care possible, all too often an...
By: Gary E. Bashian, Esq.* "Non nobis solum nati sumus (Not for ourselves alone are we born)" ― Cicero Over the past decade, many practitioners have found that there has been an ever-growing need to assist clients with the long-term personal and financial...
