by Sheryl Manning | Apr 6, 2023 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
The Covid-19 epidemic has presented a wrenching question: If you or someone you love becomes seriously ill, how far would you go to prolong their life? For us who are particularly vulnerable – seniors, those with compromised immune systems, and those already...
by Sheryl Manning | Mar 30, 2023 | Estate Planning
It is a good idea to designate a family member to keep an eye on elderly relatives. Make sure everyone knows who will be responsible for checking in with an elderly loved one each day. Also set up a process for notifying other family members of an elderly loved...
by Sheryl Manning | Mar 23, 2023 | Estate Planning
According to statistics, there is approximately one special education teacher for every 17.1 students with learning disabilities in the US. Yet, in the past decade, the percentage of available and competent teachers fell by 17 percent. Many federal and state...
by Sheryl Manning | Mar 16, 2023 | Estate Planning, Probate
Although probate can be minimized or avoided with thoughtful estate planning, sometimes it is required despite its negative reputation. In reality, most heirs will have to navigate the probate process to some degree after losing a loved one. Understanding what probate...
by Sheryl Manning | Mar 9, 2023 | Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning
Increasing numbers of adults in the US have disabilities, and parents need to plan for their adult children’s well-being on an ongoing basis as their disability needs change. A Journal of the American Medical Association reports the life expectancy of adults...
