Your Will Is Your Voice
The number of Americans with a will has had a small increase of only 2.5 percent over the past year according to a Caring.com wills survey. Overall, the percentage of those with a will continues to decline, 33 percent in…
The number of Americans with a will has had a small increase of only 2.5 percent over the past year according to a Caring.com wills survey. Overall, the percentage of those with a will continues to decline, 33 percent in…
People work hard all their lives to own a home — it’s the American Dream — and it is often their most valuable and significant possession. So, when health begins to fail and the need for long-term care arises, we…
About 17 percent of the US population – 53 million people – care for an older family member, and most are losing sleep, worrying, losing income, struggling to balance caregiving tasks with their workload and other family responsibilities. These caregivers…
Many families enjoy sharing time and creating memories at their family vacation homes, and often there is a desire to preserve the home's ownership within the family system for generations to come. Yet, even seemingly harmonious families can experience discord…
Probate is the process by which judicial officials process a decedent’s will. While state probate laws may vary, the general process is quite similar across the country. A probate judge will also oversee cases where the deceased person did not…
More Americans are finding themselves or their loved ones in need of nursing home care, due to our rapidly growing aging population. Often, nursing home care is absolutely necessary, but this doesn’t make it any less expensive and many find…
Aging parents can access essential care and achieve a sense of calm and peace of mind in assisted living communities. Selecting the suitable facility "fit" for your loved one is a journey requiring matching your parents' needs, budget, and lifestyle…
If a loved one might need Medicaid assistance soon, that person should not be giving gifts. This can be sad if that person gets joy out of generosity. But gifts in that situation can turn out to be very, very…
COVID-19 continues to be a harrowing experience and previously unthinkable challenges, unwanted changes, and devastating losses of loved ones have become all too common. Whether you call it meditation, yoga, prayer, spirituality, contemplative or philosophical thought, meditative practices can support…
Who should you rely on to maintain your finances when you are no longer able to do so? A power of attorney (POA), also known as an agent to your principal, has the legal authority to represent and make decisions…