Elder Law

We sit down with Attorney Roger Zahn of Thomason, Swanson & Zahn and ask him this question: “If nursing home care is needed, can the nursing home take my real estate?” Thomason Swanson & Zahn

We sit down with Laurel Hed, Geriatric Care Manager at Thomason Swanson & Zahn, and asked “At what point in life should a person seek the services of a Geriatric Care Manager?” Thomason Swanson & Zahn

We got a chance to sit down with Laurel Hed and ask her why someone should hire a Geriatric Care Manager. Thomason Swanson & Zahn

In all the years that I worked as a Hospice Social Worker the one thing I heard the most often was, “I wish we had called Hospice sooner.” It is normal for families to put off the Hospice conversation because people feel like they are ‘giving up’. So, now is a good opportunity to provide you with information on what…

What Is a Health Care Directive? A health care directive is a written document that informs others of your health care wishes. It allows you to name a person (or “agent”) to make decisions for you if you are unable to do so. Under Minnesota law, anyone 18 or older can make a health care directive. Why Might I Need…

What is Probate? Probate is the formal legal process that gives recognition to a will and appoints the executor or personal representative who will administer the estate and distribute assets to the intended beneficiaries. The laws of each state vary, so it is a good idea to consult an attorney to determine whether a probate proceeding is necessary, whether the…

How to help Parents when they just won’t Listen? Whoever thought they would be trying to give their parents advice only to have them refuse to listen? So, what do you do? I have found that it is important to ask myself why they are resisting. What is driving their behavior. Often, they are embarrassed because they never dreamed, they…

For many of us, we live at a distance from our loved ones and often struggle with ways to assure they are safe, and their needs are being met. According to an article written by ‘Senior Path’ out of Denver Co, there are ‘7 Steps to Help your Elderly Parents from a Distance.’ Assess the situation Know your options Hold…

Johnathan Vespa from the United States Census Bureau reports that; “older adults are projected to outnumber kids for the first time in United States history.” The article goes on to say the middle-aged out number children, but the country will reach a new milestone in 2035. People age 65 and over are expected to number 78.0 million, while children under…