by Trust Counsel | Jan 11, 2019 | Articles, Guardianship
It’s common for families of those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia to realize that at some point, their loved one shouldn’t be allowed to drive. But fewer people are aware they should exercise the same level of caution when it comes to restricting...
by Trust Counsel | Sep 28, 2018 | Articles, Family, Guardianship
You might not be a big fan of their typical life choices, but the Kardashians recently demonstrated impressive wisdom in protecting their minor children using estate planning. During a recent episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Khloé Kardashian was preparing...
by Leslie Marenco | Apr 21, 2017 | Articles, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Health Care Directive, Kids Protection Planning
Raising a grandchild (or even spending a lot of time with your grandchild while his or her parents work) can be fraught with legal and financial complications. Lacking many of the inherent rights parents have, grandparents who are responsible for the care of...
by Leslie Marenco | Jan 27, 2017 | Articles, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Kids Protection Planning, Wills
Did you know that according to South Florida Parenting, 69% of parents have not named legal guardians for their kids in case something happens to them? Parents fail to nominate guardians for many reasons. Some don’t know they need to. Some don’t because it...
by Leslie Marenco | Jun 30, 2016 | Articles, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Special Needs Planning
Thanks to advances in medical treatment and the development of assistive technologies, individuals with special needs are living longer and more productive lives today, than ever before. While this is positive news, it presents a unique set of estate planning...
by Leslie Marenco | Feb 12, 2016 | Articles, Guardianship
As senior citizens continue to age, the likelihood increases that they will become physically or mentally incapacitated. Hopefully, people in such a situation have family members who step in and help keep their affairs in order. That is not always the case,...
