If you need to give someone else permission to execute documents or take actions on your behalf, a San Antonio power of attorney from the Voeller Law Firm can help with the process. A power of attorney is a legal document that gives permission for another person to act on your behalf because you are unable. This can be for…
Harry and Wanda got married late in life. This was their second marriage, and both had children from the prior marriages. The couple wanted their children to inherit from their respective parents, so Harry and Wanda signed a prenuptial agreement to keep their property clearly separated. Unfortunately, Harry was then diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Medical bills piled up, his condition worsened,…
After a person passes away, the assets that they leave behind can be tied up in probate for some time until it is determined where the items should go. This can happen even if you have a Last Will and Testament. There are several things that can be done before this happens to prevent this from happening and make things…
After Maria’s husband died, Maria’s daughter Debby persuaded her to sell the family home and move into Debby’s mother-in-law cottage. That way they could stay close, and Maria could invest the money from the sale in a nest egg on which she could live comfortably. The house sold for a handsome sum, Maria moved in, and life was good. Unfortunately,…
Long term care (LTC) is a term that has many facets to its definition. It is comprised of a variety of services that meet medical and non-medical requirements for people who cannot care for themselves for long periods of time. It is a highly individualized care system which can be formally or informally provided. Formal facilities that provide long term…
National Senior Citizens Day is just around the corner! August 21 is the “official” National Senior Citizens Day – a holiday established in 1988 by President Reagan. Senior citizens provide so many benefits to our communities – they are engaged and informed politically, they volunteer, and they provide wisdom and guidance to younger members of our society. How will you…
Whether you have a great deal of assets or you have very little, it is important to make it known what you wish to do with your estate if you pass away. Visiting with a San Antonio estate planning lawyer can help you to get the security you need. Preparing a will is something that you can do for your…
Aging is the sign of a successful life. After all, when you think about the alternative to aging your perspective about getting older shifts. You should start seeking self-sufficiency for your retirement years well before the age of sixty-five. But, even if you have not done so, don’t shun the planning stages. You need to address planning no matter what…
There are many reasons that an elderly individual or their family might hire a San Antonio elder law attorney from the Voeller Law Firm. Whether it is to plan for health and personal care, handle fiduciary issues, housing issues, or even the rights of a resident of a long-term facility; a qualified legal professional from our Texas law firm can…
An elder law attorney is an attorney who specializes not on a specific area of the law, but on the legal needs of elderly people, veterans, and adults with special needs. Elder law is a specialization that has only been around for about twenty-five years and was born out of necessity. With life expectancy increasing, people are dealing with rising…