Investing as a Senior
Many seniors believe that they simply don’t have time to continue investing like they did earlier in life. This is simply not true. While it might take a little more finesse than in previous years there is plenty of time to let the money that you have work for you. [...]
Aid and Attendance Benefit for Elderly Veterans
The VA offers many benefits for elderly veterans that they might not be aware that they are eligible for. One of them is the Aid and Attendance benefit. This benefit can help elderly vets and their spouses pay for care as they get older. […]
Estate Planning Myths
Do you have an estate plan? You should. Estate planning is a way to ensure that your assets are distributed the way that you wish. It can also help protect you in cases where you are incapacitated and need a trusted loved one to make decisions for you. Here are [...]
Signs of Mental Decline
One of the hardest things to face with an elderly loved one is the decline of mental function. There are many diseases that can affect the normal cognitive functioning of a person including dimension or Alzheimer’s disease. Knowing the warning signs of these diseases can help you recognize when your [...]
Coming to the Stano Office Prepared
If you are looking to come in to the Stano Group’s offices to have an elder planning discussion, you might want to prepare ahead of time. Here are some things to bring with you when you are ready to sit down to prepare your elder planning documents. A List of [...]
Preventing Estate Disputes
As families get more complex, so does the estate planning. Since most families have some sort of mix of children and stepchildren now, how do you ensure that your mixed family does not end up fighting over inheritance after you are gone? Here are some things to do to prevent [...]
Beware Hospital Health Care Proxy Forms
You may not have a legally set up health care proxy form. One of the reasons for this is that you may be aware that a hospital, upon admitting you, will allow you to sign a generic health care proxy form to cover any decisions that might need to be [...]
Having a Plan for Mental Decline
One of the most debilitating things that face our elderly loved ones is a cognitive decline. While there is a normal amount of mental decline in seniors, diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s are crippling and can leave a family facing serious financial decisions. Having a plan can prevent the making [...]