Think of your estate plan as a gift to your family that protects them, conveys your wishes and prevents family fall-outs over personal possessions. None of us like to think about death. That is central to the creation of an…
A new study reveals that we are less concerned about dying, than we are about dementia and experiencing pain at death. And, no surprise, half of the people surveyed did not have a will. A report released by Merrill Lynch…
There are federal regulatory standards that nursing homes must meet for providing qualified registered nursing staff. According to McKnight’s.com, fully three-quarters of nursing homes seldom meet the federally registered nurse (RN) staffing level guidelines. In particular, on the weekends, nursing…
The amount of taxes paid on withdrawals from IRA accounts depends on a number of different factors. Mapping this out in advance, will let you plan a retirement budget with fewer tax surprises. Your tax liability on IRA and other…
The early stages of Alzheimer’s can be difficult to negotiate for family members. What happens when a parent with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s decides she wants to sell the family home, without having any discussion with other family members or…
Each state has its own laws about estate taxes and inheritance taxes. If you’re waiting on an inheritance and you’re not the executor, it can be more frustrating when you don’t know what’s taking so long. The question is asked…
The smart personal assistant revolution is moving forward at a breakneck pace. It took approximately 30 years for the cellular telephone to begin outnumbering people on the planet, but smart personal assistants are projected to outnumber humans in half of…
If you don’t remember the last time that your estate plan and related documents were reviewed, that’s a clear signal that you should put this task on your to-do list and on your estate planning attorney’s appointment calendar. Reviewing an…
Most people purchase their homes without thinking about a trust. However, this option can provide some benefits to the owner and their family. By putting the property in a trust, your successor becomes the trustee. For older individuals buying homes,…
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has become an unlikely and innovative pioneer in the quest to provide cost-effective, quality in-home care for veterans. Although the agency has long been mired in controversies surrounding its programs, particularly arbitrary caregiver dismissals,…