Did you know that the holidays can be a good time to check in and see how your parents have been doing in their day to day lives? As you visit with your parents this holiday season are you going to make time to discuss long-term care planning ? What is long-term care planning? … Read more »
As this year closes, are you busy spending time with family, trying to make plans for the new year and making sure to accomplish all that you wanted to during this year? Amidst all the busyness, we would encourage you to focus on what truly matters, ensuring that your estate plan reflects what you want… Read more »
Are you or someone in your family caring for a loved one? Are you or another family member juggling caregiving responsibilities alongside paid work outside the home and also caring for children? Caregivers are the heroes of the family and there are several ways you can take time to honor family caregivers during National Family… Read more »
Do you know what the sixth leading cause of death among senior adults in the United States is? It is Alzheimer’s! In addition, two-thirds of affected seniors are women. According to the nonprofit Alzheimer’s Association, the number of older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States is expected to grow, especially as Baby… Read more »
May is Older Americans Month. Did you know that President John F. Kennedy was the first president to designate May as a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country? This year’s theme is “Communities of Strength.” Let us review seven resources to help build and maintain healthy communities… Read more »
Reviewed by Alison Hickman, Esq. Do you own a pet? If so, you may want to consider incorporating a pet trust into your estate plan. Just as a traditional trust allows you to set up your assets so that they are managed by a selected trustee to benefit the individuals you designate as beneficiaries of… Read more »
Reviewed by Kandace Rudd, Esq. Is a parent or another loved one experiencing memory loss? It can be tough to cope for both your loved one and for you. Do you feel like you may be trading roles with someone who was once teaching you and reminding you to do your homework and call… Read more »
Reviewed by Kellen Bryant, Esq. Did you know that it is possible to support loved ones and guide important decisions, even if you suffer an incapacitating illness or accident, by planning ahead? A strong durable power of attorney can make the difference. A power of attorney is a written document that allows one person, often… Read more »
Reviewed by Kellen Bryant, Esq. Parents, have you considered the fact that, when your child turns 18, you may lose the automatic ability to make healthcare decisions for them? Regardless of whether your son or daughter remains covered by your health insurance or remains financially dependent upon you, adulthood begins at 18 under the law.… Read more »
