Minimizing empty calories could improve aging. Calorie consumption has been linked to weight gain and weight loss for decades. No surprises there. Although daily recommendations of nutrients are typically set for a 2,000-calorie diet, some people require more, and others need less. These requirements vary based on factors like age, gender, and activity level. According […]
Mick Jagger may have estate planning on his mind. Musicians are not generally known for their estate planning successes. In recent years, artists like Prince and Aretha Franklin have made headlines for leaving a mess for probate courts and loved ones to manage. Prince had no estate plan in place, while Franklin left loved ones […]
Trust funds and wills are both estate planning documents. The average person has likely heard of last wills and trust funds. Last wills receive attention as plot devices in books, television shows, and films. Trust funds are often mentioned when people discuss families with generational wealth, like the Rockefeller family. While these contexts can provide […]
Fame could not protect Joanne Woodward from an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Alzheimer’s cannot be bought off. It is not impressed with fame or success. Anyone can be diagnosed with the disease. According to a recent Hollywood Life article titled “Joanne Woodward’s Health: Her Alzheimer’s Battle & How She’s Doing Today,” actress Joanne Woodward is a prime example. She […]
Power of attorney documents are necessary for incapacity planning. Although a trust is functional while the trustmaker is still alive, a last will and testament is only effective after death. Assets titled to a revocable living trust could be managed seamlessly by co-trustees or successor trustees if the trustmaker becomes incapacitated. Still, any property outside […]
Hydration is a key component to overall health. Access to water has been prioritized by people for thousands of years. People have been building their communities near streams, lakefronts, and ocean bays to provide easy access to water for irrigation, drinking, and transportation. The need for this essential resource is still just as important. According […]
An inheritance should be used wisely. Money earned just spends differently than gifted money. Paychecks are readily used for supporting charitable causes, paying bills, reducing debt, and preparing for retirement. Gifted money is often allocated to impulse spending, vacations, or big-ticket items. According to a recent Go Banking Rates article titled “Suze Orman: 3 Things You […]
Taxes should be considered when making wealth transfers. Nobody knows the number of their days. Although people can die at any time from illness, injury, or accident, older individuals are at greater risk as a result of declining health associated with aging. Seniors cannot afford to neglect incapacity and estate planning. According to a recent […]
Estate planning includes a primary document. Comprehensive estate planning typically does not involve one document. Instead, several components work together to provide instructions for your affairs after incapacity or death. Like any good team, estate plans have a document that directs how the plan should work together. According to a recent The News-Enterprise article titled “Make […]
Much of the estate of Barbara Walters is being sold. Family and friends do not always value or appreciate the same things. With an inheritance, some people will want specific paintings or furniture. Other items may hold no sentimental value to heirs. According to a recent New York Post article titled “Barbara Walters’ belongings auction-bound — […]
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