Fred Harteis News Articles - So, the event you've worried about much of your adult life has finally happened: You need to take over Mom's or Dad's financial affairs.

In addition to the stress and sadness over what's happened, you immediately have to deal with practical matters: Will Mom be able to live in her home again? Can she afford a nursing home? Will insurance cover all of Dad's medical bills?

And speaking of bills, you've got to start paying them -- everything from utilities to credit cards.

Even if ...   more »