Children are usually the natural advocates for their parents. While they are often willing to honor their parents by becoming caregivers, they often are unaware of the challenges that they face. One challenge is determining whether they have the legal authority to take actions on their behalf. In the absence of proper planning a guardianship… Continue reading Challenges Facing Children of Aging Seniors-Power of Attorney, the Legal Authority to Help
Author: Richard Winblad
Richard Winblad is a lifelong Oklahoma City Metro resident with a law practice focused on Elder Law and Estate Planning. His practice focus helping seniors and veterans by giving sound legal estate planning advice including Medicaid Estate Planning and Veteran’s Benefit Qualification. In 1984, Richard graduated from OSU with an undergraduate degree in Business he later sought and earned a Law Degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1992. His practice is based in Edmond and is held in a beautiful pre-statehood home close to UCO at 102 E. Thatcher. He is president of the Oklahoma City Commercial Lawyers Association, a group that provides legal an ethical training for attorneys. He is also a member of “Lawyers with Purpose”, an organization that provides in depth training and support to attorneys who practice in the area of elder law. He received an AV Preeminent® rating by his peers through Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™. Dedicated to educating the public, Richard does workshops and presentations all around the state for professionals and laypersons. These programs provide vital information to our veterans and seniors as they look forward in planning living and financial needs that fit their desires.
Parkinson Disease Research and Treatments Promising
Therapy and Research Breakthroughs The 2015 Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma Statewide Conference featured Dr. Daniel Kremens, a Neurologist at Thomas Jefferson University, who provided updates into the research and therapies related to Parkinson’s Disease. He explained to the 200 plus participants the latest theories on causes and how the disease develops. He went into detail… Continue reading Parkinson Disease Research and Treatments Promising
Convert Life Insurance into a Long Term Care Benefit Plan
Mom is aging and needs lots of care but has limited resources. The family is looking for a way to cut her unneeded expenses while meeting her needs. One expense that families consider cutting is a life insurance policy. After all, most of us purchase life insurance to pay for living expenses of a family,… Continue reading Convert Life Insurance into a Long Term Care Benefit Plan