The statistics for Texas and the rest of the country say that seven out of 10 people over age 65 will need some level of nursing home care at some point. It is an unfriendly topic, one that most would prefer to file away in that special drawer called...
Month: February 2015
Power of attorney may be most effective if made earlier in life
It is prudent to take the steps to create an estate plan early on so that everything will be prepared in case some untimely health problem arises in one's later years. If a person becomes disabled and unable to care for his or her own financial affairs, there are...
Sibling rivalries don’t mix in the elderly planning process
When siblings are called upon to take care of an elderly parent, the stage is set for conflict, especially where the siblings do not communicate freely and regularly on the problems and issues that may arise. A first issue in elderly planning that often arises in...
Estate planning can save substantial funds for one’s family
One of the most compelling reasons to do estate planning is that it can save thousands of dollars prior to and after death. However, it's not something to do with some pumped-up forms on the Internet. A Texas resident will always do better by using experienced...