Understanding the common signs that a loved one is nearing the end of life can provide comfort and help families prepare for the inevitable. Recognizing these signs allows for meaningful interactions and ensures that appropriate care is provided during this critical time. Common Signs Indicating Approaching Death 1. Changes in Breathing Patterns Irregular breathing, known […]
How Do Recent State and Federal Laws Impact Our Nation’s Caregivers?
Emily Sagle of Stafford, VA, is a full-time caregiver for her 11-year-old son, William. He’s nonverbal, autistic, and suffers from various medical and genetic conditions that make it difficult for him to attend public school. Due to the amount of assistance William needs each day, Sagle cannot work outside the home. During the pandemic, Sagle’s […]
News Alert: Did Yesterday’s Medicaid Payment System “Blackout” Change Anything?
Temporary Medicaid Blackout Yesterday, President Trump’s administration announced a freeze on federal grants and loans to assess their alignment with the administration’s priorities. Although Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid were supposed to be exempt, the freeze (caused by an inadvertent server “outage” according to the Trump administration) temporarily affected Medicaid payment portals, causing great concern […]
Top 25 Life Hacks for Seniors with Limited Mobility
“There must be a better way!” For those with limited mobility, this statement likely sounds familiar. While navigating ways to live more comfortably and independently, many turn to medical equipment, which can be helpful but costly. Many of us don’t realize that we may already have hacks to make our lives easier, and in many […]
Can You Donate Your Pacemaker and Other Internal Medical Devices When You Die?
If you have a pacemaker and/or an ICD (implantable cardiac defibrillator) or know someone who has a pacemaker and/or ICD, please read this important article. Each year, approximately 2.5 million individuals all over the world will die due to the unavailability of pacemakers and implantable cardiac defibrillators. This does not need to be the case, […]
Warren Buffett Explains How You Should Avoid Surprises When Your Will Is Read
Warren Buffett, 94, is one of the richest men in the world. He has put lots of thought into his investments, as well as his Estate Planning. Buffett, who recently updated his Estate Planning documents, plans to give away all of his wealth and has been doing so throughout his lifetime. According to Forbes, “Buffett […]
Are Personal Checks a Thing of the Past?
It’s the holiday season and with Black Friday and Cyber Monday and the rest of the shopping season approaching, many of us are shopping for that perfect gift for our friends and loved ones. Some of us shop online at Amazon to avoid the crowds, while others prefer the brick-and-mortar stores. Some of us even […]
Legal and Financial Considerations Associated with Multi-Generational Living Arrangements
Most of us know someone whose adult child moved back in with them after college, a job loss, or a divorce. In other situations, seniors who have lost their spouse or who no longer can or want to live on their own may also opt to live with their grown children. These multi-generational living arrangements […]
Yikes! Our Top 10 Scariest Articles of 2024
Halloween is tomorrow, so this is the perfect time to share this year’s most petrifying articles. From those who had to endure the intrusive, expensive nightmare of probate to a screening tool that can accurately predict risk of dying within the next 6 months, we have uncovered some scary ground. To celebrate Halloween, we’ve ranked […]
It’s National Estate Planning Awareness Week — Take Advantage of this Important Week to Get Your Planning in Order
Dear Angel, I read somewhere that this week is National Estate Planning Awareness Week. How can I convince my family and friends that they need an estate plan? Thanks for your help! Planna Head — Dear Planna, Nearly 56 percent of all Americans do not have an up-to-date estate plan. And 40 percent of Americans […]
What Are the Rules for Taking Money Out of Tax-Deferred Retirement Accounts?
Many of us think of retirement as part of the natural order of things. Not long ago, this meant working until you’re about the age of 65, then living off a pension and Social Security benefits. Now, pensions have become less common, and the prospect of living into your 90s or longer has become more […]
Age Gap Relationships: Ten Things to Know If You and Your Spouse Are 10 Years Apart
Alan Seidner, 82, and his wife, Carrie, 49, have been together for 26 years and married for nearly 21 of them. After splitting from his wife of three decades about a year earlier, Alan met Carrie at a work event. They knew their age difference would present challenges, so the couple handled tough topics early […]
Why Would a Married Couple Want Separate Trusts?
Dear Kiwi and Mango, My husband and I are ready to embark on our Estate Planning. This is the second marriage for both of us, and we aren’t sure whether to get a joint trust or separate trusts? I read somewhere that there is a benefit to separate trusts if one or both parties has […]
Tips for Healthy Family Conversations About Challenging Topics
Dear Raider, I want to talk about Estate Planning and inheritances with my family, as I believe that these are important topics. But before I do so, I want to get my family to communicate better in general. My husband brings his work home and works late, and my kids are doing their own things, […]
How Should You Discuss Trusts, Inheritances, and Stipulations with Children and Grandchildren?
Q. I will be leaving my eight grandchildren money in trusts and have certain stipulations and incentives I decided to include. I’d like to talk to them and their parents about it, but I am not sure how to broach the topic and have an effective conversation and keep family harmony. Do you have any […]
Why Set Up a Trust for Your Children or Grandchildren?
If you are considering transferring wealth to your children or grandchildren, a trust is usually the best method. It is almost always the best way to protect an inheritance from potential depletion due to lack of financial acumen, lawsuits, divorce, bankruptcy, medical bills, and even nursing home bills. A trust also provides you with more […]
Why Would a College Student Need a Power of Attorney?
Dear Hayek, Our son is heading to college for his sophomore year in a couple of weeks. Last year, I was worried about him adjusting socially and doing well academically. Now that I know he is happy there, has a nice group of friends, and has been on the Dean’s List for both semesters of […]
Yes, Probate Really Is That Bad!
When Sheila’s mother died with only a Last Will and Testament (Will) in place, she couldn’t fathom that she would still be knee-deep in probate a year later without an end in sight. Sheila often tells her friends and anyone who will listen that if she knew then what she knows now about probate, things […]
Simplifying Things for Your Heirs
Dear Kiwi and Mango, I am in the process of organizing my paperwork. I was thinking that I should put anything important that my children would need in one place, to make things easier if something should happen to me. Do you have any suggestions for how to simplify things for my children? Thanks for […]
How Care Managers Work with Care Agencies
By ElderTree Care Management Services Care managers and home care agencies often collaborate closely to provide comprehensive support for individuals who need assistance with daily living activities, especially the elderly or those with chronic health conditions. Here’s how they typically work together: Assessment and Care Planning: Care Managers: Conduct a thorough assessment of the client’s needs, […]
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