Margaret and Al have been frugal all their lives and made a habit of putting money aside every paycheck. Now they are in their seventies and plan to leave everything they have to their son Lee, when they both die. They have not told Lee, but they never liked his wife. The Barkleys want to…
By Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho Are you thinking about your elderly parents’ finances and beginning to worry what you should do to help them in an emergency? Don’t expect your parents to be thrilled at the idea of discussing their finances if they have not been open…
By Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho Can you keep up with all the things you need to be doing? No? Well, NO is my answer! The leaves are falling, I rake them every day, and in the morning they are back again. Pooh – I didn’t plan to…
By Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho An inheritance of cash can be good or bad. The “good” part is easy. Someone receives the inheritance and uses the funds wisely to enhance their lives. The “bad” part is often swept under the rug. If someone inherits money and that…