Many people look forward to the day their children have children so they can spend time with the kids. But, in some cases, the joy can end suddenly if one or both parents denies access to the children. The federal Visitation Rights...

Removal of Trustee: (a) The settlor, a co-trustee or a beneficiary may request the court to remove a trustee or a trustee may be removed by the court on its own initiative. (b) The Court may remove a trustee if: (1) the trustee has committed...

An "estate" consists of all of the items a person owns. These can include cars, bank accounts, retirement accounts, furniture, real estate, and life insurance. An "estate plan" is the method in which the estate is passed on to the...

How to Recognize a Robocall Listen for these key phrases related to insurance, jury duty and Social Security. Health Insurance Scam What they’ll say: “Open enrollment has passed, but luckily that doesn’t mean you’ll be without...

KEEP MOVING!! You’ve probably been told you need to stay active. The average adult sits for 6.4 hours each day, and adults age 65 and over tend to sit even longer. Sitting too long increases your risk for a variety of ailments and even...

You’ve heard about it in the news before, and maybe from your attorney – elder abuse. This particular topic is very personal to me as my Mom died due to neglect when she lived in a nursing home. It was many years ago, but it still happens...

While social media can be a great way to keep in touch with friends and family, it is also the target of a wide variety of phishing scams. These scammers are constantly coming up with new ways to trick people into giving them their financial and...

While most people tend to think of Alzheimer’s disease as one that causes confusion and forgetfulness, other signs of the disease are often much harder to notice. A change in normal behavior is one of those less obvious warning signs. For...

When elderly parents age, they begin to need more and more support from their family members. This can cause additional conflict between their adult children because old sibling rivalries that may have been dormant for years can return. That is why...

This is a guide from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC): Here's a list of what should never be shredded and should ideally be stored in a safe deposit box at the bank or in a locked box: Divorce decrees Original marriage and birth...