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A power of attorney, sometimes known as a POA, is put in place to allow another person to handle various matters on your behalf if you become incapacitated. These matters often include healthcare and finances. People have durable powers of attorney in place to prepare for medical emergencies and mental…
A DNR is a ‘do not resuscitate order’ and is oftentimes part of an advance directive. It is always important to have an advance directive in place in the event that you become incapacitated and are unable to make medical and personal decisions on your own. Even with an advance…
When it comes to managing the healthcare of a parent and speaking with a medical provider, California state and federal laws are very strict on who can receive updates. The law is even particular as to which individuals are eligible to make medical decisions on behalf of a parent and/or…
As the world population continues to grow significantly, so too does the elderly population in the United States. Statistically, the number of older adults in America has seen significant growth over recent years. Many experts estimate that by the year 2050, the elderly over 65 will outnumber the younger population…
Unfortunately, those who’ve vowed to do no harm can sometimes do the most harm, and this is true in nursing homes and other assisted living facilities. According to the World Health Organization, around one in six people aged 60 and over suffer abuse in retirement communities – abuse that can…
More than 214,000 people across the United States and over 16,500 people in California have passed away from COVID-19 and related issues in the past eight months. Many of these individuals would have never expected that they would contract and succumb to a fatal illness this year, and many people…
While anxiety and concern related to the pandemic affect people of all ages, the elderly may be more susceptible to mental health disorders during this time. Do you know someone who is beginning to show signs of aggressiveness, confusion, and other inappropriate behavior? As loved ones age, it’s natural for…
Senior citizens in the State of California have numerous options when it comes to long-term care. Long-term care comprises many types of support services and medical services that happen over a lengthy time period. Although long-term care services do not involve just senior citizens, if someone is 75 years of…
By the Law Offices of Lisa C. Bryant, INC. The pandemic has touched our lives in many unforeseen ways. It has served as a wake-up call for many to get their estate planning done. Many attorneys are meeting with clients virtually or by phone; however, for estate planning, many documents…
Under ordinary circumstances, if you own real property at your death in California and it is not titled in joint tenancy or held in a living trust, you would be facing a probate situation. In 2015, California created a special form of “revocable transfer on death deed” that (1) makes a donative…