An Alzheimer’s diagnosis can bring a wave of questions about healthcare, finances, living arrangements, and the future. While it can be difficult to think about legal matters at a time like this, early planning can give the person diagnosed a greater voice in future decisions and help family members and loved ones understand how to…
Many people think estate planning is only about what happens after death. In reality, one of the most important reasons to have an estate plan is to protect yourself while you are still alive. An unexpected illness, accident, stroke, or cognitive decline can leave you unable to manage your finances or make healthcare decisions. If…
Many people assume estate planning is something to handle “later.” Later in life. Later when things slow down. Later when there’s more time. Unfortunately, when no legal plan is in place, later often turns into too late, and the consequences fall squarely on loved ones. At Reed Wilson Case, we regularly work with families who…
One of the most common questions people ask when planning for the future is, “Who will make decisions for me if I become unable to make them myself?” Ideally, you’ll never need a conservator. By creating a comprehensive estate plan that includes a Durable Power of Attorney and an Advance Healthcare Directive, you can often…
Britney Spears’s legal fight to take back control over her personal and financial affairs has put a spotlight on the issue of guardianship. Full guardianship of an adult may be necessary for many individuals who are incapable of managing their own affairs. This may be due to dementia or intellectual, developmental or mental health disabilities.…
Continuing our series about conservatorship guidelines in Connecticut. It’s important to touch base on whether you have any control over who the court appoints as your conservator. As well as whether they will take into consideration your power of attorney agent. People who have watched the Netflix documentary about Britney Spears’ court battle over her…
