A living trust (usually a revocable living trust) is a legal tool that can help your loved ones avoid probate and can make it easier for someone you trust to manage assets if you become incapacitated (unable to manage your affairs).…
When your child turns 18, something changes that most families don’t anticipate: you lose automatic access to their medical records and the ability to make financial or medical decisions on their behalf. No matter how much college tuition you’re paying…
More adults in the United State, particularly those in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s, are living alone than ever before. Many seniors today are choosing to age in place and maintain their independence for as long as possible, even if that…
As we age, it is not uncommon to experience some level of cognitive decline. Cognitive decline can range from mild impairment to more severe conditions such as dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, one in nine adults is experiencing…
No parents want their children to fight among themselves after they are gone. Sadly, conflicts often arise, especially when a parent has gifted or loaned money to one child and not others. However, a few key words in your estate…
If you are caring for an aging parent, you are probably juggling more than you ever expected: appointments, bills, siblings’ opinions, and the constant worry of “what happens if something goes wrong?” This checklist is designed for adult children and…
Approaching or reaching retirement age is an exciting milestone, but it also comes with new responsibilities, especially when it comes to estate planning. For older adults and their families, this phase of life often requires reevaluating financial goals, planning for…
In recent years, a heartwarming trend has emerged across the United States: senior adults adopting senior pets. These special connections are often life-changing — for both the pets and the people. Though puppies and kittens tend to get the spotlight at…
It may seem confusing when attorneys start listing the important estate planning documents you should have, but there’s an easy way to remember what you need and when… 3 by 23 and 5 by 55. 3 by 23 Did you…
Dementia is on the rise and is affecting millions of families across the United States. As dementia erodes a person’s mental faculties, they lose the ability to manage their life. This can lead to losing money through bad financial decisions…