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Family Members Living With Dementia: Guardianship and Guardianship Alternatives

Celebrities like Jay Leno and Emma Hemming Willis (married to Bruce Willis) are speaking out about their experiences with guardianship and caregiving. If you are caring for a family member with dementia too, a time will...more

Alternatives to Litigation in a Will Contest or Probate Dispute

When conflict arises in the settling of an estate – especially a high-net-worth estate – the parties involved may look to the courts to help resolve the dispute. Litigation is one way to settle probate disputes, but it is...more

Assessing the Drawbacks and Benefits of Adult Guardianship

Adult guardianship is a legal relationship in which a person (the “guardian”) is appointed by a court to make decisions on behalf of another adult (the “ward”). Adult guardianship arrangements are meant to benefit and protect...more

Sibling Abusing Power of Attorney?

Does this scenario sound familiar? “My sister has power of attorney over my mother. Lately, she’s been taking expensive vacations, paying for spa services, and carrying a designer purse that seems beyond the reach of her...more

Executor Mishandling the Estate? Watch for These Warning Signs:

When it comes to handling your loved one’s estate, the executor has a series of important duties and responsibilities. If you suspect an executor is mishandling their responsibilities or mismanaging estate assets, you can...more

Worried About Elderly Financial Abuse by Family Members? Here’s What to Do

As the elderly population increases, it is becoming more common for adult children to step in to help with financial decisions. The children may find themselves being in charge of a parent’s finances if they have a cognitive...more

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