Remarriage and Estate Planning
With the high divorce rate all over the nation, it’s quite common for people to marry more than once. While it’s a regular enough occurrence, there are a lot of complications that can come with a second marriage which people may not consider right away. These involve family issues, child [...]
Choosing the Right Senior Care Facility for Your Loved One
When you need to put your senior loved one into a care facility, it’s vital that you find the right place for them to live. This can be incredibly stressful. It doesn’t matter whether your parent needs severe medical care or just needs to downsize their lives due to problems [...]
Making Holidays Special With Your Loved Ones in Nursing Homes
Putting your loved ones in a long term care facility like a nursing home is a stressful time and it can put a lot of strain on your family. Your father or mother might be angry and bitter about being relocated. They might feel alone and alienated. When the holiday [...]
Beware of Medicare Fraud and Scams
While many older Americans are embracing technology, far too many are simply unfamiliar with how it works or the dangers it can carry. Even those who are active on social medial have been victim to scams, and there are a lot of criminals out there who are looking to get [...]
The Benefit of Pre-Planning
Too many people think that estate planning is something that only the rich do. In truth, just about everyone has assets, and those assets could be in danger without a pre-plan. Even before you pass on, however, pre-planning can ensure that you are protected as you near your golden years. [...]
Important Questions to Ask When Choosing a Nursing Home
Nobody wants to put their elderly loved one in a home. It’s a horrible, stressful time. You have to face the fact that they can’t care for themselves, and that you can’t provide them the care that they need. That’s when you have to turn to professionals. Placing your parent [...]
Guide to Medicaid Planning for Single or Widowed Individuals
Medicaid is a vital benefit for millions of people all over the United States, especially when you’re in dire need of medical expenses to cover home health care, assisted living services, nursing home stays or other expenses. Simply assuming this coverage will be there, however, can be a mistake. As [...]
When You Should Update Your Estate Plan
An estate plan is one of the most useful legal tools that you can possess. When your estate plan is written correctly, you will be able to protect your assets and make sure that your wishes are honored as you grow older. Like most legal documents, however, an estate plan [...]