Age can have a negative impact on someone's health and ability to live on their own. Many older adults eventually develop concerning health issues, including dementia, that can leave them too vulnerable to live independently. Other adults may require support because...
When your parent gets a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, you may both be shocked, saddened and frightened of the future. After the initial shock has worn off, you may be able to sit down with your parent to talk about what you will be able to do for him or her when...
When a person ages, the possibility exists that he or she will lose the ability to properly care for him or herself. This type of situation could arise due to a variety of factors, and when an individual becomes incapacitated, guardianship may become necessary....
The main priority for many parents is to ensure that their children are taken care of. Unfortunately, there are instances in which biological parents may no longer be able to care for their children. Sudden deaths often account for such situations, but rather than...
Many older individuals often face incapacitation that leaves them unable to care for themselves and their affairs. As a result, an individual or entity may be appointed guardian in order to care for the unable person. Guardianship is a substantial responsibility, and...
When a loved one passes, many family members may have varying roles in the remaining estate. Some individuals may be part of the estate administration, which causes them to be in charge of much of the remaining assets. However, complications can often arise when...
Many Maryland residents likely do not want their families to worry about their affairs in the event of their deaths. As a result, individuals often create wills and other estate documents that can help plan how certain assets should be distributed. However, if no will...
Taking the time to create estate plans is an important action that could save families time and stress in the future. There are various aspects that could be addressed in these plans, and guardianship may be among the needs to consider. There are also other important...
When Maryland residents think of appointing a guardian, they may only consider such a need as pertaining to young children. However, a guardianship could also affect older individuals if they were to become incapacitated and unable to make decisions for...
Family members in Maryland typically disagree about how a loved one who is incapacitated should be cared for. This is especially true when a large amount of money happens to be involved. In this situation, the court has the ability to create a guardianship.A...
