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Your Fall Legal Affairs Checklist
Now that Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer, has come and gone and the summer of 2018 is in your rear-view mirror, it’s an excellent time to review the state of your affairs. To help you do so, below is a legal affairs checklist to ensure your planning is up-to- date and meets… Read More »
How to Choose the Right Nursing Home for Mom or Dad
Figuring out how to choose the right nursing home for your mom, dad or other loved one can be overwhelming. It is an important decision, and should be carefully considered. It’s important for families to take the time to explore nursing home options and to carefully assess the nursing home facilities in order to… Read More »
3 Tips for Talking About End-of-Life Planning
No one wants to discuss death and dying. And yet, it’s a critical time in everyone’s life and one for which we know we need to prepare. While many people have the desire to share their wishes, something is preventing people from openly communicating with their families when it comes to end-of-life planning. As… Read More »
New Homeowner Checklist: 3 Things To Do ASAP!
Congratulations on the purchase of your new home! Whether this is your first home or an upgrade/downsize, the purchasing of a home is a big event in your life. When these major life changes occur, it is important that you are properly prepared. To get you started, we have put together a brief new… Read More »
2 Basic Estate Planning Documents Every College Student Should Have
If you are preparing to send your son or daughter off to college to pursue higher education, you may be wondering how their first semester of school will go. During this exciting new chapter in your family’s life, the last thing you may be thinking about is estate planning for your college-aged child. While… Read More »
Caring for Mom & Dad: Senior Living Options for Elderly Parents
As Americans age, senior living options can become a concern. Often, the responsibility falls on adult “children” to research and choose the best living options for elderly parents. Available options are tied to the resources a senior has to cover living costs, and vary widely in cost, assistance, and care provided. In addition to… Read More »
Understanding Hospice Care
What is Hospice care? Hospice care can be very difficult for families to come to terms with, but can be a beneficial care option for those caring for a terminally ill loved one. The purpose of hospice is to provide comfort and quality of life for a terminally ill person. Hospice can allow the… Read More »
Elder financial abuse and Medicaid: How are they related?
A major problem faces Americans as they grow older – Elder Financial Abuse. But did you know that there is a documented link between elder financial abuse and Medicaid denials? What is Elder Financial Abuse? Elder financial abuse is a growing issue for Americans. Studies show that $2.9 Billion are lost every year… Read More »
Medicare vs. Medicaid: What’s the Difference?
Medicare and Medicaid have long been a mystery to many consumers. In fact, it can baffle and confuse even some of the smartest citizens. Like me, you might have thought, “I don’t need to worry about this right now.” However, it is never too early to gain a little understanding and awareness that just… Read More »
Creative Financial Approaches to Long-Term Care Planning
Long term care insurance was sold aggressively in the 1980’s, 90’s and thereafter to offset the costs of seniors needing to live in a nursing home or assisted living facility, or needing at-home health care. Now, however, the business of long term care insurance has dramatically changed. What was once over 100 insurers providing… Read More »
