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Estate-Planning for the Elderly: Choosing an Executor

Posted on November 18, 2019

Estate planning for the elderly involves many decisions. One important decision elderly individuals make when developing an estate plan is the choice of an executor for their estate. An executor has the task of administering a person’s estate. Choosing the right individual for this task is essential to reduce family conflict and ensure that...

Three Issues LGBTQ Seniors Face in Long-Term Care Facilities

Posted on November 13, 2019

A study published by the National Institutes of Health found that aging gay, lesbian, and bisexual adults in California tend to be single and without adult children as they enter their senior years. As LGBTQ seniors age, they may need to move into long term care facilities because they lack support from a partner,...

Seven Things to Include in Your Will

Posted on November 8, 2019

There are some strange things that people include in their will. If you wanted to, you could leave a jar full of dirt to your niece. If you do, you might want to include a note that the dirt was collected when you went on a special trip together. Otherwise, someone might contest your...

Can Your Parent’s Estate Go to Probate?

Posted on October 14, 2019

The death of a parent is never easy. Not only are you left to deal with the highly emotional toll that such a loss can take, but also you are left to deal with their estate. And while you want to do right by them, it can get pretty confusing quite quickly. This is...

Estate Planning Complications That Arise When Families Merge

Posted on October 9, 2019

Estate planning can be challenging for some families who have unique situations that require special estate planning tools or comprehensive estate planning to address certain issues. A blended or merged family can sometimes create estate planning difficulties. Parents with minor children from previous marriages and couples who marry later in life with adult children...

Do You Have These Five End-of-Life Documents?

Posted on October 4, 2019

Discussing issues related to end-of-life health care, personal care, and property protection can be emotional and stressful. However, conversations related to these issues are necessary to protect the individual and the family. Without certain end-of-life documents, the state or the courts may step in to make personal decisions for you and your family members....

Are You at Risk for Needing Long-term Care?

Posted on September 17, 2019

Planning for retirement can be tricky. It is impossible to know the future; therefore, you cannot know for sure if you or your spouse may need long-term care. While there are a few factors that might give you an indication of whether you might be at risk of needing long-term care, you are taking...

Will Medicaid Cover My Nursing Home Expenses?

Posted on September 12, 2019

Nursing homes can be expensive, causing a lot of people to forgo the expense. What many people do not know is that there could be another option: Medicaid. While some people may think that Medicaid is only for “poor people,” that is not the case. Medicaid may provide you with the coverage that...

7 Things Not to Include When Writing a Will

Posted on September 9, 2019

There are several things that every will should include, such as the name of your personal representative, guardian for minor children, names of heirs, and directions for dividing assets among heirs. However, several items should not appear in a will. If you have questions about what should and should not be included in your...

What Same-Sex Couples Should Know About Estate Planning

Posted on August 16, 2019

People often find that estate planning is complicated and confusing. It is not difficult to understand why estate planning for same-sex couples can seem even more complex regardless of whether or not you are married. Luckily, estate planning for same-sex couples doesn’t have to be overwhelming or difficult to understand. With the law constantly...