Estate Planning When a Loved One has Dementia or Alzheimer’s
With Alzheimer’s, or another disease which causes dementia, estate planning takes on a new level of both urgency and complexity. For many families, it can feel like time is running out to ensure your loved one is taken care of well through the end of their life, and that their wishes will be honored once […]
Take Your Health Care Wishes with You
Your health care powers of attorney are one of the most important pieces of your estate plan, but in an emergency, they are only useful if they are accessible. A new smartphone app now lets you carry health care information for you and your loved ones with you wherever you go. The My Health Care […]
Indiana Changes Healthcare Decision-making Laws
On March 13, 2018, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed a new law that, at long last, creates a hierarchy for healthcare decision-making in Indiana. However, while the law clarifies who can make healthcare decisions for an incapacitated individual, it does not eliminate the need for all adults to sign a healthcare power of attorney. According […]