Financial or property exploitation means the illegal or improper use of an elderly or adult with a disability’s money, property, or other resources for monetary or personal benefit, profit, or gain.

Elder law can help protect against financial exploitation. Read our blog to find out more.  

A will is a document that springs into action when you die. It has no legal effect while you’re alive. On the other hand, a living will is a document that dictates what course of action to take when you are terminally ill, or in a persistent vegatative state and unable to make decisions on your own behalf.

A Power of Attorney does not survive after death. That said, it is critically important to have both a financial Power of Attorney and a medical Power of Attorney while you are alive. Your agent under your Power of Attorney ensures that your wishes are followed. Therefore, choosing your agent is vitally important.

If you are alive, you should have an estate plan! Everyone can benefit from a thorough estate plan. It is the final gift that you give to the people you love. It means that when you die, they can grieve, free of the burden of administration. I believe that you are never too old and never too young to start an estate plan, but you might be too late.

Learn more about what a comprehensive estate plan consists of.

The initial consultation lasts an hour and during that time we will:

1. 1. Discuss your situation: We’ll begin by exploring your situation and discussing what you would like to see happen.
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3. 2. Review any documents: If you have any existing legal documents (wills, trusts, Powers of Attorney, etc.), please bring them. We’ll review these to understand your current legal situation.
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5. 3. Give initial legal advice: Based on your specific circumstances, we’ll provide legal advice and discuss potential strategies to address your needs.
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7. 4. Answer your questions: You’ll have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about your specific matter and our services.
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9. 5. Consider next steps: We’ll outline potential next steps and discuss how we can assist you further if you choose to proceed with our services.

To make the most of our time together, please:

• Arrive 10-15 minutes early to complete any necessary paperwork.
• Bring a list of questions or concerns you’d like to address.
• Bring any relevant legal documents and recent financial statements, if applicable

Scheduling a consultation means that our representation of you is limited to an initial consultation only. At this time, Rocky Mountain Elder Law is not providing any ongoing legal representation after the consultation. If you wish to proceed with your legal matter or need further legal assistance, we would be happy to represent you, but this would require a new engagement agreement.