Assisting Family & Senior Citizens with Elder Law Matters.
Estate Planning
Many senior just need a "simple will" to make sure that their last wishes are carried through and that their loved ones will be able to manage their estate without unnecessary complexity. Other times, circumstances such as a large estate, a disabled child, or a second marriage will require a more complicated will or trust to make sure that heirs are provided for and that estate and inheritance taxes are minimized. For more information about estate planning, visit our estate planning page.
End of Life and Loss of Capacity Issues
The whole county watched as the legal battle over Terry Schaivo life tore her family apart. At Toland & Zapata, we assist clients in preparing advanced directives, including Living Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Appointments, and Guardianship Proceedings.
A Living Will allows a person to decide for themselves whether they would ever want to be kept alive by artificial means and what level of care they desire if they are ever unconscious or unable to communicate for themselves.A power of attorney allows a client to decide in advance who they would want to make medical or financial decisions for them if they ever find themselves unable to make those decisions for themselves and can prevent the need for a guardianship action.
Medical breakthroughs along with better knowledge of health and nutrition are allowing people to live the longest, since Biblical times. This is both a blessing and a curse. It is a blessing because people are able to enjoy and impact the lives of their grand children and even great-grand children. It can be a curse because with the increased occurrences of Alzheimer's and dementia, many seniors cannot adequately care for themselves or make important life-decisions. We can help with Guardianship proceedings to make the loved ones of a senior can protect and provide for them.To discuss your or your loved one's elder law matters with a qualified elder law attorney, contact Toland & Zapata today with your Elder law matters. We can assist you so that all your elder law decisions are made before you really need them.