Age With Confidence
And Grace
In a living will, you specify what type of treatment you would like to receive when you die. It is often accompanied by a healthcare proxy or power of attorney, which allows someone to make treatment decisions for you if you are incapacitated and the living will does...
When it’s time to move a loved one into a nursing home, assisted living or similar long-term care facility, it can be difficult to know if you’re trusting the right people for the job. Your older family member may need a lot of round-the-clock, hands-on personal care...
What if your loved one died intestate, which means without a will? According to your state’s intestacy laws, a probate court will oversee the distribution process of the decedent’s property. Also known as intestate succession, it has similarities to the probate...
Estate planning is crucial for protecting your loved ones, no matter what your orientation may be. In the LGBTQIA+ community, estate planning can legally protect against discrimination even if others are reluctant to recognize your relationship and your desire to...
If you have a life insurance policy, you may not think that it has anything to do with how your assets are disposed of in your estate plan. However, life insurance can be an integral, indispensably important part of a well-thought-out estate plan. There are numerous...
Planning an estate involves creating a number of documents that outline an individual's wishes. During the process, you can name people to make financial decisions on your behalf when you are unable. You can designate beneficiaries for your assets. You can also...
A large percentage of the elderly American population uses multiple prescription medications at the same time, known as polypharmacy. The more medications a person takes, the higher the risk of dangerous drug-drug interactions and the increased possibility of...
A special needs trust is often created and funded by families who care for a loved one with special needs. It can provide peace of mind to improve a family member’s future quality of life without jeopardizing their eligibility for government benefits. However,...
Families can face challenges dealing with and formalizing the inheritance of values and assets, especially if they wait too long to start teaching values. Undoubtedly the best time to teach and empower your children as eventual inheritors of your family legacy is...
Thirty years ago, Congress established protections for the savings of married couples who are using Medicaid. These protections prevent husbands and wives from bankrupting themselves trying to fund care for their loved ones. They originally required states to allow...
