Navigating Solo Aging with Dr. Gerda Maissel
Law Brief: Alexis Gruttadauria and Rich Schoenstein Discuss Why You Need an Estate Plan
Life can be unpredictable. Illness, injury, or cognitive impairment can strike without warning, leaving even the most organized among us unable to manage daily affairs. When that happens, who will pay your bills, manage your...more
When loved ones become incapacitated and have no estate planning documents in place appointing a guardian or conservator (or when replacement of a current guardian or conservator is necessary), Virginia law allows the filing...more
Court-appointed guardianship is a critical legal process designed to protect individuals who are unable to make decisions for themselves due to incapacity or disability. In Pennsylvania, this system operates under specific...more
Celebrities like Jay Leno and Emma Hemming Willis (married to Bruce Willis) are speaking out about their experiences with guardianship and caregiving. If you are caring for a family member with dementia too, a time will...more
The guardianship of an adult, in which a judge appoints an individual to make choices for a person over 18, is appropriate when the adult lacks capacity. Capacity is a general legal term that refers to a person’s cognitive...more
Our team here at Ruder Ware has focused previous blogs and other educational materials on ways to avoid adult guardianship; however, there may be some instances where guardianship is unavoidable. Earlier this month, I...more