Articles by Heather Chubb

Elder Lawyer Asks: Will You Allow Your Body to Live On Long After You?
If your goal is to help your loved ones make end-of-life issues on your behalf, you should be a lot more specific. An experienced elder law attorney can walk you through this process and help you put together a plan that will clearly communicate your wishes and desires should you become incapacitated one day.
Published 03Oct2010, viewed 212 times

In Case of Emergency - Can YOU be Found?
As an Elder Lawyer, I spend a lot of time talking about the need to implement a comprehensive estate plan so your family, assets and wishes stay protected should the unthinkable happen. And while many people “in theory” see the importance of such planning, the truth is that you probably will not be around to see the benefits of your work.
Published 31Aug2010, viewed 160 times

Health Care Directives Are About More Than Just ‘Pulling the Plug,’ Reveals Probate Lawye
Directives, also known as Living Wills, is a legal document that will give someone the authority to make medical decisions for you if you aren’t able to do so. This type of document is commonly associated with the decision of maintaining or removing life support for a critically ill loved one, but Living Wills cover far more than that.
Published 10Aug2010, viewed 179 times

Adult Warning Signs and When to Contact an Elder Law Attorney
Every adult should have these documents in place in case they become incapacitated unexpectedly, whatever their age. If you have not chosen alternative decision-makers the court will choose one for you through the conservatorship process. This process is complicated, time consuming, emotionally draining, expensive, and public.
Published 28Jul2010, viewed 214 times

Estate Planning Lawyer Discusses the Second Talk
Do you remember the uncomfortable feeling you had when your mom or dad sat you down to have “the talk”? Well, I want you to have a talk of a different kind with your parents. This next talk may make you and your parents just as uncomfortable as the first one, but it’s equally as important. I want you to talk to your parents about their estate plan.
Published 22Jul2010, viewed 235 times

What Doctors Won't Tell You
Well, OK they will tell you but no one else because they are shackled by a law called HIPAA. If you haven't come across this term you are either lucky or just didn't realize it affected you. HIPAA - the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - has noble goals, one of them being to protect your healthcare and medical information from prying eyes
Published 03Jul2010, viewed 250 times

3 Documents Every Graduating Senior Needs to Ensure Parents Can Intervene Medically For Them
It's June and that means high school graduations. It also means lots of new adults in our midst. As your child steps into adulthood you might not realize that as a parent you will be unable to help your child with banking or have access to help with their healthcare (even though you may still be paying for it!).
Published 22Jun2010, viewed 247 times

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