The best way to leave property to your children is to divide everything into equal shares. That is the straightforward choice when all your children are doing equally well. But if not – if, for example, your son is a…
To ensure your survivors have easy access to your estate planning documents such as your will, living wills, powers of attorney, trusts, medical directives, and financial information, it is imperative that you store them securely. Additionally, you need to securely…
Since 1987, Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month has encouraged all Americans to work together to ensure that people with developmental disabilities can achieve their full potential. Since then, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) holds a campaign each…
One in five falls among seniors causes a severe injury, such as a broken bone or head trauma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Injuries of this sort can make life difficult for an older person to…
Connecting with those around us is the key to a successful, healthy aging process. The opportunities for people to laugh, move, and learn together are foundational to aging success. Enter the coronavirus pandemic to change all of that. Now aging…
Prepare and organize your financial information for when you no longer can, so that your loved ones don’t have to worry about your affairs later. It will ensure proper management of your financial situation and afford control over your end…
If your child turns 18 (in most states), it may be difficult for you to understand that child who once relied on you for everything has now become a fully functioning adult. Now your child is free to vote, marry,…
Pet trusts allow you to provide for them after you pass away or are unable to take care of their needs, regardless of whether you own a horse, dog, cat, parrot, or even an exotic pet like a snake or…
When it comes to inheritances and Medicaid, mistakes can be made, and those mistakes can be costly. When a person is drawing Medicaid benefits and inherits money or property, that inheritance jeopardizes the benefits. The inheritance must be handled carefully…
Inheritance distributions in blended families can be inequitable resulting in hurt feelings and possibly lengthy court battles. While you cannot legislate from the grave, you can carefully prepare your estate plan, distinctly accounting for biological and stepchildren to minimize the…
