Our lives and technology are changing faster than ever and our estate plans need to keep up with these changes. This series will look at things that may not have been addressed or asked about in the estate planning process 5-10 … [Read more...]
Print This Page“Estate Planning Today” Series: Part 1. Should I include these things as part of my Estate Plan?
May 14, 2013 by
Deciding How to Distribute Your Estate
May 7, 2013 by
Bill, Glenda, and Theresa are siblings. Glenda runs the family business and is married to a doctor. They have chosen not to have children. Bill is a teacher and his wife Sheila is a stay-at-home mom and they have two children. … [Read more...]
Print This PageAlzheimer’s Treatment: Non-Drug Therapies That Can Help
April 30, 2013 by
There are treatments available now that most families coping with Alzheimer's or other dementia never hear about that can significantly improve their quality of life. Called non-pharmacologic therapies (NPTs), these treatments do … [Read more...]
Print This PageAsk the Expert: What Will Happen to my Virtual Belongings Should the Unthinkable Happen?
April 19, 2013 by
Q. I am pretty technologically savvy and I have photos of my grandchildren on Picasa, my own Google blog, documents saved on Google Docs, and a Facebook account. Is there a way to plan for what will happen to my online documents … [Read more...]
Print This PageAsk the Expert- Is Medicare Enough to Cover Mom’s Nursing Home Stay?
April 16, 2013 by
Q. My 86 year old mother had a stroke last week, was in the hospital, and was moved to a nursing home for rehabilitation. I was wondering about Medicare coverage. Does Medicare cover nursing home stays? What if she needs more … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Can I Afford a Nursing Home?
April 9, 2013 by
The following was excerpted from Evan H. Farr, CELA's new book, entitled "Nursing Home Survival Guide: Helping You Protect Your Loved Ones Who Need Nursing Home Care by Preserving Dignity, Quality of Life, and Financial … [Read more...]
Print This PageAsk the Expert- When Dad is Resistant About Assisted Living
April 5, 2013 by
Q: I have a 75 year old father who lives alone in his home. He doesn't have an in-home caregiver, but has lots of friends and family who check in on him regularly. Since he served during the Vietnam War, he has had flashbacks that … [Read more...]
Print This PageIt’s Moving Day- Moving a Loved One with Alzheimer’s into a Care Facility
April 2, 2013 by
Transitioning a loved one into assisted living or a nursing home isn’t easy for most families, especially if your loved one has Alzheimer’s. For a person with Alzheimer's disease, changing the routine and moving into an … [Read more...]
Print This PageSmart Device Health and Well-being Apps for Seniors
March 27, 2013 by
Organizing life can be difficult, particularly when you are coordinating your care or that of a loved one. Doctors’ appointments, medication schedules, and other activities can seem overwhelming. But, your smartphone or tablet … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Nightmare of Probate and How Steve Jobs Avoided It
March 19, 2013 by
When many first consider Estate Planning, they immediately think of preparing a Last Will and Testament. While having a Will is slightly better than dying without a Will (i.e., dying intestate), Wills also have some major … [Read more...]
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