Adult Children Archives | Grady H. Williams, Jr. LL.M, Attorneys at Law

Category archives: Adult Children

Requiring Adult Children to Pay for Aging Parents' Care
2 years ago
Did you know you could be responsible for your parents' unpaid bills? More than half of all states currently have laws making adult children financially responsible for their parents, including their long-term care costs. However, these laws are rarely enforced. Filial responsibility laws obligat... [read more]

Protecting Adult Children
3 years ago
As many of us are preparing for the fall and family members going back to school, some people are experiencing the excitement of children or grandchildren starting college. Other adult children are perhaps entering the work force or traveling to enjoy a break from academic demands. Regardless of the... [read more]

Helping You During The COVID-19 Virus Pandemic
5 years ago
In this very challenging time, as we are all affected by the COVID-19 virus and are making efforts to reduce its spread, please allow us to remind you that we are here, actively practicing, and are staying in regular contact with our active clients on all pending matters. If you would like to ini... [read more]

Tips on Creating an Estate Plan that Benefits a Child with Special Needs
5 years ago
Parents want their children to be taken care of after they die. But children with disabilities have increased financial and care needs, so ensuring their long-term welfare can be tricky. Proper planning by parents is necessary to benefit the child with a disability, including an adult child, as well... [read more]

Helping Adult Children And Aging Parents
5 years ago
One question we're often asked by clients who are adult children of aging parents is how they can best help their parents as they are managing the responsibilities of their own lives. Our answer is that we work with adult children on a regular basis to help them and their aging parents create Est... [read more]

Report Ranks States on Nursing Home Quality and Shows Families' Conflicted Views
6 years ago
A new report that combines nursing home quality data with a survey of family members ranks the best and worst states for care and paints a picture of how Americans view nursing homes. The website Care.com analyzed Medicare's nursing home ratings to identify the states with the best and worst ... [read more]

How Does An Elder Law Attorney Help Prepare Me For Long-Term Care?
6 years ago
We're often asked by clients how our Elder Law Attorneys can help them be prepared for the need of long-term care. Our answer is that as a part of thorough Estate Planning, we create documents that are flexible enough to allow the use of various strategies to obtain and pay for long term care. Sourc... [read more]

How to Handle Sibling Disputes Over a Power of Attorney
6 years ago
A power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents, but when one sibling is named in a power of attorney, there is the potential for disputes with other siblings. No matter which side you are on, it is important to know your rights and limitations. A power of attorney ... [read more]

Fear of Losing Home to Medicaid Contributed to Elder Abuse Case
6 years ago
A California daughter and granddaughter's fear of losing their home to Medicaid may have contributed to a severe case of elder abuse. If the pair had consulted with an elder law attorney, they might have figured out a way to get their mother the care she needed and also protect their house. A... [read more]

Estate Planning for Adult Children
6 years ago
Did you know that Elder Law starts at age 18? Most legal rights attach to an individual when they turn 18 years old. If you are supporting an adult child or college student it may be difficult to assist them with academic, financial, or health care decisions without some essential documents. To e... [read more]

When Can an Adult Child Be Liable for a Parent's Nursing Home Bill?
6 years ago
Although a nursing home cannot require a child to be personally liable for their parent's nursing home bill, there are circumstances in which children can end up having to pay. This is a major reason why it is important to read any admission agreements carefully before signing. Federal regula... [read more]

A Guidebook to Planning for Old Age
7 years ago
Joy Loverde. Who Will Take Care of Me When I’m Old? Plan Now to Safeguard Your Health and Happiness in Old Age. New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 2017. 313 pages. Click here to order book via IndieBound.org. Millions of Americans are facing old age essentially alone. One in three baby boomers is sing... [read more]