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Caring for Alzheimer's and Dementia Patients during Stay-At-Home Orders

The Alzheimer’s Association Montana Chapter has put out a press release saying that finding ways to stay engaged and active during the COVID-19 pandemic is proving to be challenging for many Montanans, but it can be particularly difficult for people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia.

Posted on: May 8, 2020

What are Some Good Estate Planning Ideas in the Pandemic?

The reality of COVID-19 has forced many individuals to address the ‘what if’ scenarios that were previously unthinkable, or at least the situations that no one ever wants to talk about or deal with.

Posted on: May 7, 2020

Helping Your Elderly Parents during the Pandemic

Americans everywhere are concerned about the coronavirus. However, COVID-19 has demonstrated that it’s particularly serious for older adults whose immune systems naturally weaken as they age — and especially for those with chronic medical conditions, according to Dr. Samir K. Sinha, a member of the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council.

Posted on: May 6, 2020

What Should I Know about Guardianship?

One of the key functions of the family law system is to ensure that children are looked after appropriately. This is the basis for the doctrine of legal guardianship.

Posted on: May 5, 2020

Distributing Inherited Assets in Many Accounts

I am my late brother’s sole beneficiary on various investments held at different investment companies. I would like to divide the assets equally among three relatives.

Posted on: May 4, 2020

How Can I Be a Good Caregiver?

Not everyone can afford to hire an in-home nurse or professional caregiver. Today, there are around 45.3 million unpaid, non-professional caregivers in the United States taking care of a loved one.

Posted on: May 1, 2020

Relocating for Retirement, Family … or Taxes?

Does your ability to pass on your wealth to your heirs depend on where you live ... and die? Indeed, it does.

Posted on: April 30, 2020

What’s the Difference Between an Inter Vivos Trust and a Testamentary Trust?

Estate planning offers tools to establish and maintain effective control over cash, investments and real estate assets during a person's lifetime and upon death. While wills and beneficiary designations work well to ensure that an estate plan meets the unique needs of the individual establishing the plan, each has its limits.

Posted on: April 29, 2020

Handing Kids Keys to Your Home Is Never Good Estate Planning

Adding an adult child to your house deed, or giving them the home outright, might seem like a smart thing to do. It usually isn’t.

Posted on: April 28, 2020

Rules for the HIPAA Waiver Relaxed?

Under the temporary enforcement waiver, OCR won't impose penalties for disclosure of protected health information, if the business associate makes good-faith use or disclosure for public health activities and informs the covered entity within 10 business days.

Posted on: April 27, 2020