April 17, 2020 •
Estate Planning There are few challenges more emotional and difficult than caring for an aging loved one who has dementia. In addition to the normal challenges of aging, elders who suffer from dementia can experience dramatic temperament changes and require more attentive care. As the condition progresses, wandering becomes a risk and around-the-clock care may be needed.
Read MoreApril 14, 2020 •
Estate Planning Rising divorce rates among Americans over the age of 50 are causing more conflict in estate planning, new data shows. According to a recent survey by TD Wealth, up to 40% of financial planners say that rising gray divorce rates are leading to an increase in family strife with estate planning as the top conflict.
Read MoreApril 9, 2020 •
Estate Planning Do you ever worry about how your beneficiaries will manage their portion of their inheritance when you pass away? One solution that allows you to still exert some control over your money–even after passing–is with a revocable living trust (RLT).
Read MoreApril 2, 2020 •
Estate Planning A power of attorney, similar to a last will and testament, is a powerful document that must be created before it becomes necessary.
Read MoreMarch 31, 2020 •
Estate Planning Having an estate plan is among the most important things you can do for your loved ones. It is, however, a task many of us dread and put off dealing with until later in life. If there is one thing we can recommend, it is that it is never too early to start planning. However, it can be too late. Do you have an estate plan that will provide for your loved ones, in the event of death or upon incapacity?
Read MoreMarch 20, 2020 •
Estate Planning Probate can be a long, arduous, and costly process—especially in states that aren’t considered probate-friendly. Enter a workaround that is being used by an increasing number of people: revocable living trusts.
Read MoreMarch 13, 2020 •
Estate Planning An End-of-Life Checklist can avoid any confusion or questions that may arise among different family members.
Read MoreMarch 11, 2020 •
Estate Planning Some health care facilities in our area say they are seeing more cases of early-onset dementia than ever before.
Read MoreEstate planning attorneys will agree that it is better to die with a properly drafted will, than to die without one. If you don’t have one, consider getting one.
Read MoreMarch 5, 2020 •
Estate Planning Nobody likes to think about dying. However, it happens whether we prepare for it or not. If you don’t do some advance planning, it can cause even more longer lasting pain and grief, not to mention money and strained relations for your loved ones.
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