December 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 •
Estate Planning 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 MoreJune 14, 2021 •
Estate Planning The bill for long-term care adds up fast. The annual median cost for a private room in a nursing home was $105,850 in 2020, according to Genworth. The government could pick up these costs if you qualify for Medicaid, but that’s easier said than done.
Read MoreDecember 11, 2020 •
Estate Planning Adding an adult child to your house deed, or giving them the home outright, might seem like a smart thing to do. It usually isn’t.
Read MoreMay 20, 2020 •
Estate Planning Has a loved one named you their financial power of attorney? Are you ready to take on all the responsibilities that entails? Hopefully, you won’t be called into action anytime soon, but with the coronavirus pandemic continuing, it’s something to think about.
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