Do you take care of your elderly parents and your young children? If so…you are part of the Sandwich Generation.” We know what it feels like. We can help.
The Sandwich Generation is a term used to describe adults who have become multi-generational caregivers tending to their aging parents while supporting their own children. Usually, this applies to people in their late 30s, 40s, and 50s, and includes all those caught between the demands of child rearing and providing care to elderly parents. Despite the tremendous pressures faced by those with these dual obligations, millions of Americans have assumed this admirable role. Yet even these extraordinary caregivers are at risk of neglecting their own self-care while attempting to help everyone else.
The best way to cope with the emotional and financial obligations facing the Sandwich Generation is for all parties involved to plan ahead. This includes the caregivers, aging parents, children, (and anyone else stuck in the middle). If any of the below questions apply to you, do not wait. Call our elder care law firm today.
- Are you or a loved one getting older and worry about how medical problems will affect your finances?
- Do you have children with special needs that require special planning in case something suddenly happens to you?
- Are you dealing with the loss of a family member and their assets are caught up in the court probate process?
- Have you inherited a real estate property and are having trouble clearing title so that you can sell it?
The best way to cope with the emotional and financial obligations facing the Sandwich Generation is for all parties involved to plan ahead. This includes the caregivers, aging parents, children, (and anyone else stuck in the middle). If any of the below questions apply to you, do not wait. Call our elder care law firm today.
Protecting Your Elderly Parents
- Medicaid Planning – Nursing Homes cost on average $9,485 a month. Can you afford that? In many instances, Medicaid can pay for that. We have strategies to make your parents eligible.
- Guardianship – Are your parents so sick they cannot take care of their finances themselves? We can help put you in charge.
- Probate– Losing a loved one is hard enough. Navigating the court system is even harder. Probate is a messy and frustrating court process that passes the deceased person’s assets to their family. Our highly trained team knows the system, the courthouse staff, and gets results quickly. We help sort through all your inheritance issues so you can focus on healing.
- Real Estate & Probate – Have you inherited your parents’ property and are wondering how to sell it? In probate, you won’t survive selling a home without the help of an experienced probate attorney, in addition to a real estate agent who’s an expert in local probate rules (yes, you need both an agent and an attorney). Our firm has extremely fast turn-around times to clear title so that you can sell the home that rightfully belonged to your parents.
Protecting Your Children
- Selecting a Guardian – Who would your kids live with if you and your spouse passed away? Just telling your loved ones is NOT enough. We will prepare the right legal documents so that your choice is valid.
- Estate Planning – You work hard for your money. Estate planning is a fancy term that means organizing your assets (your home, your car, bank accounts, retirement accounts, life insurance policies, etc.) to make sure your money goes to your children after your death. We make sure your wealth goes to your loved ones and minimize loss to future creditors or future ex-son or ex-daughters in law.
- Special Needs Trusts – Did you know that leaving money to your special needs’ child may hurt them? Often people with special needs rely on government benefits. Leaving them an inheritance directly may disqualify them from these benefits. We have strategies to ensure your child can receive their inheritance without losing their government benefits.
Fernando Orrego & Natasha Chipiga of OC Estate & Elder Law focus exclusively on elder law, inheritance law, estate planning, and planning ahead for your family. Our firm takes the time to learn your unique family situation so we can present you with an intelligently crafted estate plan. We ensure clients leave our office with peace of mind. Contact OC Estate & Elder Law at (954) 251-0332 or info@ocestatelawyers.com for a free consultation to help you deal with the balancing act of the “new normal”. Our attorneys are fluent in English, Spanish and Russian.
