Adults generally have the right and responsibility to make decisions for themselves and to manage their own affairs. However, some adults are unable to do so due to incapacitation. Under these circumstances, an individual can file for the appointment of a guardian for...

Elder Law
Vital documents needed to assist the elderly
As a caregiver for your loved one or elderly parent, you want to provide the best care available and do the right thing. You also want to make sure to keep their financial situation as strong as possible. These admirable goals often hinge on having the proper...
What are problems seniors may have with their finances?
Getting older means a person could have greater difficulty handling important tasks like keeping up with personal finances. If you have aging parents, you should watch for signs that your mother or father may need help with paying bills and keeping track of money. It...
What are the dangers of elder fraud?
If your aging parents lack the ability to effectively manage their finances, they may be at a much higher risk of falling victim to fraud. You can contribute to their protection when you remain actively involved in helping them monitor their finances. You can also...
Have you noticed bedsores on your loved one?
When you entrust your loved one to a care facility, it feels like one of the hardest decisions. Even the highest level of care does not always feel like a good substitute for your own, but at the same time, many working people simply do not have the means, time or...
How should you approach your parents about senior care?
As your parents age, you may notice that they have a more difficult time caring for themselves. They may injure themselves more easily, forget important details or lose the ability to be independent. According to Caring.com, as of 2019, there were over 53 million...
How nursing homes and assisted living communities differ
Watching your parents age is rarely easy, and it may be difficult to accept that your parent may no longer be safe living on his or her own. There are many considerations involved in deciding whether to move your mother or father into a nursing home or assisted living...
Is guardianship an all or nothing decision?
It's difficult to watch your aging parent decline, and more difficult still to realize they are no longer able to manage alone. Your elderly loved one may be capable of managing their personal care but is making bad financial decisions. Fortunately, guardianship isn't...
What elders who do not want to leave home need to know
Realizing you are no longer capable of going about daily life without assistance is often painful. Resistance to gaining that help by relocating into a facility is an understandable and common reaction. After all, the prospect of leaving your home for a place filled...
How to gain guardianship over a parent with dementia
Imagine you visit your father on a regular basis. You have no concerns and all is well. Until something changes. You notice that his medication bottles go unopened or maybe they empty far too quickly. Perhaps he forgets your name or calls you by the name of a sibling....