Long Term Care and Parkinson’s Planning After a Diagnosis

Long Term Care and Parkinson’s Planning After a Diagnosis

A Parkinson’s diagnosis changes everything. Not just for the individual receiving it, but for the people who love them. There is fear, yes. But there is also time. With that time comes the opportunity to make meaningful decisions that protect independence, dignity, and peace of mind. Planning ahead is not about expecting the worst. It is about making sure your future reflects your values, your wishes, and the life you have built. At Allen...
Supporting Florida’s Family Caregivers with 5 Essential Estate Planning Strategies During National Family Caregiver Month

Supporting Florida’s Family Caregivers with 5 Essential Estate Planning Strategies During National Family Caregiver Month

Are you a family caregiver? Have you thought about how Florida estate planning can make your caregiving journey easier? Florida family caregivers often face a balancing act; from juggling work to personal life to the intensive needs of a loved one. The responsibility can be overwhelming, and without a clear plan, caregivers may find themselves navigating complex financial and healthcare decisions under stress. This is where estate planning can...
Helping Your Aging Parents with Preparing a Power of a Attorney Now

Helping Your Aging Parents with Preparing a Power of a Attorney Now

Did you enjoy visiting your parents at the beginning of the holiday season? Do you feel with each passing year that they are becoming more dependent on external assistance? Are you ready for what may face them in the future? Do you know if they have a power of attorney? What about who is listed on it? Although it may be difficult, it is important for you and your parents to have a conversation about their wishes for now and in the future and...
Why Your Parents Need a Durable Power of Attorney

Why Your Parents Need a Durable Power of Attorney

Do you know if your parents have created an estate plan, including a durable power of attorney? Right now is the perfect time for this question. Even though your parents are healthy now, what would happen if one or both of them were to suddenly become incapacitated? For example, one or both might lose their mental or physical capacity due to an accident, a sudden decline in health, or the inevitable factors that come as they age. Be aware that...
Why Your Parents Need a Durable Power of Attorney

Why Your Parents Need a Durable Power of Attorney

Did you know that having a durable power of attorney can be extremely useful for you and your loved ones? A power of attorney grants another person the legal authority to make decisions on your behalf. There may be many circumstances in which you might become unable to make financial or legal decisions on your own behalf, whether due to illness or absence. Having a power of attorney included in your estate plan allows someone you trust to do so...