Estate Planning FAQ’s
Check out this post to read answers to common estate planning questions. Click here to read.
Coronavirus Isolation Has Led to Increased Loneliness in Seniors
Growing older can present its challenges and may not be as pleasant as once thought. Diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, heart conditions, and pulmonary problems are common hurdles to overcome or manage. Apart from these well-known health issues growing evidence…
Modernized Privacy Laws are Needed that Protect Patients’ Data
Large and influential companies like Google, Amazon and Apple have their eyes on healthcare as the next greatest investment. Some of the businesses are underway, like storing medical records in the cloud for a fee or using patient forms that…
Does Your Estate Plan Hold Up In a Pandemic?
The World Health Organization (WHO) gave name to the disease-causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak on February 11, 2020. The coronavirus disease 2019 shortly after became known by its abbreviation, CO for corona, VI for virus, D for disease, and…
Pitfalls You May Not Know About When it Comes to Beneficiary Designations
Leaving your property to your heirs might seem simple enough. You make a will or a trust, you do a transfer-on-death deed for your real estate, you put your kids on your bank account, you designate beneficiaries for your life…
Growing Popularity of Solo Living, Housemates, and Independent Living
Solo aging is becoming more prevalent especially in the baby boomer population. However, many Americans are running out of family caregivers to assist them in their quest for elderly living independence. The ratio of caregivers to care recipients has fallen…
The Importance of Seniors Engaging in Estate Planning
When it comes to establishing and creating wills and estate plans, senior Americans outpace their younger counterparts. Still, a significant number — 19 percent of those over age 72 and 42 percent of those between 53 and 71, according to…
Holographic (handwritten) Wills…Just Say “No”
Larry King’s Handwritten Will Throws Estranged Wife a Curveball. Click here to read more.
Early Signs of Alzheimer’s To Look Out For
The best way to treat Alzheimer’s disease is to catch it early. Catching it early provides the best opportunities for treatment, support, and planning for the future. The Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org) has released the following list of signs and symptoms…
The Roles and Responsibilities of Being a “Fiduciary”
Someday, you may be asked to be power of attorney for a family member or friend. Your person may be planning for when they might become unable to take care of their affairs. For example, they might become disabled or…