While pregnancy lasts the better part of a year, expectant parents often don’t have enough time to prepare themselves for the substantial changes coming their way. There are so many things that need to happen before you welcome a new member to your family. You need a...
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Understanding the three types of special needs trusts
Whether you have a child with a mental or physical disability or you have a disability yourself, you may want to create a special needs trust to protect assets while maintaining eligibility for government benefits. This financial planning tool may allow you to...
Types and signs of elder abuse
If you suspect that an elderly family member or acquaintance is experiencing abuse, you have a responsibility to speak up and report it. Many elderly people who experience abuse are either unable to report it themselves due to mental incapacity or unwilling to do so...
Elder law solutions for people with dementia
For people dealing with a dementia diagnosis, the complexities of aging and future medical needs can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, a good estate plan may ease some of that anxiety. Here are some estate planning solutions to mitigate the financial burden and other...
Is it time to seek guardianship over your aging parent?
As parents age, changes in their mental or physical condition may occur that may necessitate an adult child's intervention. When you start to become alarmed for your parent's health, financial wellbeing and physical safety, it may warrant pursuing legal guardianship. ...
Can you protect your elderly loved one from identity theft?
While elder abuse comes in many forms, an important one that you should be aware of is identity theft. Because your elderly family member could be facing complications associated with age, he or she may be more vulnerable to falling prey to costly theft. In your...
OWM Blog – Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
The U.S. 2010 Census revealed that in Pennsylvania, 239,819 children under the age of 18 live in homes with grandparents or other relatives (this is 8.6% of the children in Pennsylvania.) However, in the majority of these households, grandparents do not have a formal...