When a parent ends up in the hospital, it can be frightening. But it can also be chaotic if your parents have not yet thought about their wishes for health care, end-of-life, and their estate. What end-of-life and long-term care planning should they do?
Category: Long Term Care Planning

Figuring Out What To Do When Your Family Fails To Live Up To Their Promises
They say blood is thicker than water, but sometimes promises made between family members don’t hold water. Some of the most heart-rending cases our firm has ever been involved with are situations where broken promises between family members make years of love seem like a lousy investment. Situations where formal estate plan...
Starting the Long-Term Care Planning Process
These days, people are living longer and longer. Growing older is a fact of life, and yet many families are not prepared to face the financial challenges of providing for their medical care. The sooner you start planning for your long-term care, the better. At Hegwood Law Group
Long-Term Care Facilities Required to Request Guardianship Orders
Navigating Long-Term Care Insurance with Your Houston Elder Lawyer
In our modern era, Americans are living longer, fuller lives. We are fortunate to be getting more and more quality years in the typical lifespan. O...
Houston Elder Lawyer Answers, “When should I start planning for long-term care?”
One of the most frequently asked questions our Houston elder lawyers receive is, “When should we start planning for long-term care?” The short answer is, “Long before you need it!” When it comes to your home, your healt...