February 10, 2022 •
Estate Planning 
As a review of terms, a will is a legal document that specifies how a person’s estate should be handled only after that person’s death. A living will has nothing to do with how your “things” like property, money, jewelry, etc. are to be distributed. Unlike a will, it is, in fact, a document that comes into play while you’re still alive.
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Some local governments have publicly available registries of certified home care workers in the area, along with contact information.
Read MoreDecember 20, 2021 •
Estate Planning 
The presence of a pet can be reassuring, can provide comfort and can even deliver some important health benefits.
Read MoreDecember 13, 2021 •
Estate Planning 
For some, retirement means ‘where will we play today's round of golf?’ For others, it could mean, ‘do I pay for my meds or my rent?’ In either case, a few concerns touch every retiree. The topic of long-term care is one of them, at least subconsciously. The question that causes more than a few sleepless nights is, ‘What happens when I can't take care of myself anymore?’
Read MoreOctober 5, 2021 •
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As retirees live longer, many worry about outliving their savings. However, many older Americans haven’t planned for a looming expense: the cost of long-term care.
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2021 •
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The conservator is court appointed and may be responsible for financial decisions, such as retirement planning, the purchase or sale of property and the movement of any other financial assets.
Read MoreAugust 9, 2021 •
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Fearing that a romantic attachment in later life will lead to full-time caregiving, many couples are choosing commitment without sharing a home.
Read MoreJune 29, 2021 •
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Both of my parents entered a facility on Medicaid in January 2020. My dad passed two months later. Their home was sold in December 2020. My mom has been in rehab since a fall. When would the estate recovery begin? It’s confusing.
Read MoreMay 25, 2021 •
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Medicare covers the majority of older Americans’ health care needs — from hospital care and doctor visits to lab tests and prescription drugs.
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