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How Do You Choose a Guardian for Your Children in Missouri?

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Introduction Few estate planning decisions feel more personal than choosing a guardian for your children. If something were to happen to you, who would raise your children? Who would make important decisions about their education, healthcare, and daily life? Who would provide the love, stability, and support you would want for them? These are difficult… Continue reading How Do You Choose a Guardian for Your Children in Missouri?

Issues You Might Face With D-SNPs

Takeaways Millions of Americans qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. For these “dual eligibles,” managing two separate health care programs can be confusing. A Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) is a type of Medicare Advantage plan designed for people who have both Medicare and Medicaid. D-SNPs were created to help make coverage easier by bringing Medicare… Continue reading Issues You Might Face With D-SNPs

Choosing Assisted Living Memory Care for Dementia

Takeaways Assisted living is playing a growing role in dementia care. According to a recent report from AARP, more people 85 and older now reside in assisted living than in nursing homes. Of assisted living residents, 44 percent live with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, and many communities are responding by adding or expanding memory care units.… Continue reading Choosing Assisted Living Memory Care for Dementia

What Does a Will Do in Missouri?

Introduction If you live in St. Charles County and have children, own a home, or want to make things easier for your loved ones, creating a will is one of the most important steps you can take. Many people know they need a will, but they are not always sure what a will actually does—or… Continue reading What Does a Will Do in Missouri?

How the Federal Fair Housing Act Protects Older Adults

Takeaways Most people know the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) as the law that bans housing discrimination based on race or national origin. Fewer people realize how often it is relevant for older adults. Though the FHA does not list age itself as a protected category, many older renters end up covered under the law’s disability provisions.… Continue reading How the Federal Fair Housing Act Protects Older Adults

Missouri Guardianship for Adults With Disabilities: Understanding Your Options

Introduction If you are caring for an adult child with a disability, you may be wondering whether guardianship is necessary. Many Missouri families face this question when a child turns 18 or when an adult loved one begins struggling to manage important decisions independently. You may be concerned about healthcare decisions, financial management, housing, safety,… Continue reading Missouri Guardianship for Adults With Disabilities: Understanding Your Options

What Changes When a Child With Disabilities Turns 18 in Missouri?

Introduction For many Missouri families, a child’s 18th birthday brings a mix of excitement and uncertainty. If your child has a disability, you may be wondering what happens next. Will you still be able to help with medical decisions? Can you continue managing benefits? Do you need guardianship? What rights does your child gain when… Continue reading What Changes When a Child With Disabilities Turns 18 in Missouri?

What ‘court supervision’ can mean in Missouri guardianship cases

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TL;DR Court Supervision in Missouri Guardianships When a court appoints a guardian or a conservator for an adult, the process does not end on the day the judge signs the order. In Missouri, the court stays involved to make sure the person being cared for is safe and their money is handled properly. This ongoing… Continue reading What ‘court supervision’ can mean in Missouri guardianship cases

The Family Caregiver’s Legal Checklist: 10 Things to Do Now

Takeaways If you’re caring for an aging parent, you’re probably juggling more than you ever expected: appointments, bills, siblings’ opinions, and the constant worry of “What happens if something goes wrong?” This checklist is designed for adult children and family caregivers who want to get ahead of a crisis. You don’t need to do all… Continue reading The Family Caregiver’s Legal Checklist: 10 Things to Do Now

TV Show Explores Senior Housing and Long-Term Care Options

Takeaways Rick and Mary Williams had happily lived in their home in California for 22 years but began to question whether it was the right place for them to grow old. That question sits at the heart of Senior Spaces, a new television series that follows real older adults as they navigate one of life’s most… Continue reading TV Show Explores Senior Housing and Long-Term Care Options

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