It isn't easy being a parent. Even if all goes well, taking care of a child requires a major commitment of time, energy and money. But what happens when a child has special needs? When that is the case, parents need creative strategies to make sure that a child...
Month: July 2013
Issues with wills, and some tips for how to avoid them
Imagine you are one of two siblings, and your mother is nearing the end of her life. For a good portion of your life, you and your mother did not get along -- in fact, you barely spoke. But as time passed, you two realized that putting your differences aside was best...
Trusts for a personal residence: usefulness can change over time
Trusts are creative instruments designed to respond intelligently to specific situtations. They've been around in various forms for hundreds of years. But the effectiveness of particular types of trusts varies over time. A current example of this is the qualified...
Role reversal: adult children and care for elderly parents
It isn't easy for a child to watch a parent getting old. For many families, a tipping point can come when the roles get reversed: parents, who once provided the care, are now in need of it themselves. Of course, the type of care arrangement required varies from family...
Many effects expected from high court ruling on same-sex couples
Trusts and estates is one of the most traditional areas of the law. But the law regarding same-sex couples is changing fast, creating new structures that will give rise to new traditions. Last week's U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down key elements of the...
