To ensure the aggregate of your inheritable legacy will exist for future generations, careful planning is needed. There are always generational differences of opinion as to how best to live and act in the world. Millennials and Generation Xers seem…
The way you dispose of your assets in your estate plan may not seem to be affected by life insurance at first glance. However, life insurance can be an integral, indispensably important part of a well-thought-out estate plan. There are…
The power of attorney is an essential tool when planning for the possibility of becoming incapacitated and requiring a trusted agent to manage your affairs. These legal documents can grant broad authority to one or more power of attorney agents…
In America, being healthy and secure as you age is very expensive on many levels. The financial toll for millions of the elderly and those families who do their best to care for and support them. Long-term care facilities and…
What happens to your inheritance if your beneficiary has passed away? You may be wondering whether if you leave property to your brother Jim, but he dies before you, would his kids inherit the property in his place? The answer…
For almost thirty years now, March marks the beginning of Brain Injury Awareness Month. Brain injury often referred to as traumatic brain injury (TBI), can range from mild (commonly called a concussion) to severe and is caused by an impact…
Upon purchasing a timeshare in a vacation resort, the resort agent suggested that Mom and Dad leave the property to their children so that after they passed, the kids could continue to enjoy the property. It seemed like a good…
There has been a deep crisis in government oversight of long-term care facilities, according to an article in the New York Times. Inspection of rehabilitation facilities is inadequate, and we, the public, had best not rely on reporting inspection results.…
Many financial experts believe that waiting until your aging parent is in cognitive decline to talk finance is a mistake. It will take time to gather all the information you need for a complete financial assessment of their aging needs.…
By creating a pet trust, you can ensure that your pet will remain in good hands after you pass away or are unable to provide for them on your own. A pet trust is a legal arrangement that will specify…