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June 30, 2022
Assisted living is a concept of care that falls below nursing home care, which focuses more on health care rather than on programs to assist older individuals in carrying out the functions of daily living. Given the costs, many want to know if Medicaid will cover any of the expenses involved.
Read MoreApril 30, 2022
There are benefits and drawbacks to both wills and trusts. Ultimately, deciding which one is best for you depends on what your goals are, as will as your situation and preferences.
Read MoreApril 12, 2022
Dealing with the loss of someone you care about is never easy, especially when you also have a duty to carry out the decedent’s instructions to manage their affairs and wishes. Being appointed as an executor of an estate means that you need to take on significant responsibilities when the person who you named as the executor dies.
Read MoreMarch 21, 2022
According to a 2021 Wills and Estate Planning Study by Caring.com, the top two reasons those surveyed didn’t have a will or living trust were that they “haven’t gotten around to it” and “don’t have enough assets to leave anyone.”
Read MoreJan. 23, 2022
Drafting an estate plan requires a thorough consideration of many factors. After all, an estate plan will affect the medical care you receive in the event of your incapacity, the distribution of your assets after your death, and guardianship for your minor children, among other things.
Read MoreDec. 8, 2021
According to an annual survey conducted each year by the website Caring.com, the pandemic raised awareness of the need for estate planning, in other words, to make concrete plans in the event of your incapacitation or death through a will, trust, or other legal instrument.
Read MoreNov. 9, 2021
Many people underestimate the importance of making final arrangements in advance. Stating your wishes for the disposition of your remains can save your loved ones from additional stress following your passing.
Read MoreOct. 6, 2021
Settling a decedent's final affairs and distributing assets to inheritors usually involves a lot of complexities. After the death of a loved one or during the estate administration process, disputes and conflicts often arise between surviving family members. In some cases, the estate may be administered by an incompetent executor who isn't acting in the best interest of the estate.
Read MoreSept. 16, 2021
According to a study of 2,500 individuals by Caring.com, 44% of adults aged 55 and over have a will or estate planning documents. As you consider your estate plans, you should give serious thought to who will be the executor of your estate. It’s important that you know what is involved in the role of an executor before you decide who will settle your estate after you are gone.
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