What Do I Need to Know Before Becoming a Caregiver for a Parent? Insights from a San Diego Elder Lawyer
Taking care of a parent isn't just about love—it's about logistics. Whether you've been caregiving for years or are just stepping into this role, the reality hits fast: medication schedules, doctor appointments, financial decisions, and legal paperwork. You want to do right by your parent—but where do you even begin?
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How to Make Sure Your Medical Wishes Are Honored—Even If Your Family Disagrees: Guidance on Creating an Advance Directive in San Diego
It's one of the most difficult truths we deal with in this work: We sit with clients—sometimes very elderly, sometimes very ill—who tell us they are at peace. They've fought hard. They've made their decisions. And when the time comes, they're ready to let go.
But here's the heartbreaking...
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Downsizing with Your Children’s Inheritance in Mind: Advice from a San Diego Elder Lawyer
As an elder lawyer in San Diego, I've noticed a recurring theme when helping families navigate the downsizing process. Parents often struggle to part with possessions because they hope to pass them down to their children. Yet when meeting with adult children after their parents' passing, we frequently hear a different perspective:...
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Make Your Medical Wishes Known for National Healthcare Decisions Day
National Healthcare Decisions Day is on April 16th, and it’s an important reminder for every San Diegan to begin having difficult conversations with loved ones about their most private wishes for medical and end-of-life care. Far too many people assume that their families would make the choices they would want in an...
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What happens when a San Diegan dies with debts left behind?
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A SAN DIEGAN DIES WITH DEBTS LEFT BEHIND? In good times and in bad, San Diego will, trust and estate planning lawyers are intimately aware of their clients’ financial situations. They see the plain facts; most people carry a heavy debt load. Whether it is the person setting up an...
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Estate Planning When You Have Assets, but no Children
For some, it’s all about the kids. A lot of San Diegans only come in to see an estate planning lawyer to figure out how to take care of their kids once they are gone. For those with minor children, this might revolve around choosing legal guardians, setting up educational...
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Experienced San Diego Trust Attorney urges you to “Plan Now To Avoid Becoming A Burden Later”
As a San Diego trust and estate lawyer I help all sorts of people deal with the subject no one wants to talk about—what happens after you grow old and when you die. After your death, when your loved ones are grieving, it can be hard to devote proper time and energy to the...
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