The development of health problems is common for those over age 50. Fifty is a big birthday. The Big 5-0. At this milestone, you have lived for half of a century. Each year you have experienced new adventures. According to a recent AARP article titled”7 Common Health Problems That Can Strike After 50,” these experiences and […]
Taking care of yourself can benefit your brain. Aging is not kind to bodies. Joints wear out. Muscles shrink. Brains lose functioning. There is a reason we celebrate those "single digit" birthdays. According to a recent AARP article titled “7 Things to Do After 50 for a Healthier Brain,” it is not unusual for seniors […]
Singles are not exempt from having to create an estate plan. Many American adults are currently considered single. These individuals may have never been married. Others may have been married then widowed or divorced. According to a recent County 17 article titled “Even ‘Singles’ Need Estate Plans,” dying without an estate plan is not only […]
Easy is not always better, especially when it comes to estate planning. Life is full of choices. Many factors guide the decisions we make moment by moment when presented with options. The simplest choice is often appealing. According to a recent Florida Today article titled “Estate planning: When you take the lazy way out, someone […]
Melinda Gates and Bill Gates are revisiting their estates plans after their divorce. Few people can call themselves millionaires. Even fewer can call themselves billionaires. Bill and Melinda Gates are two of these individuals. According to a recent Page Six article titled “Melinda Gates could be angling to change kids’ $10M inheritance in split,” having […]
There are many reasons to review and update an estate plan. Paying attention to expiration dates is important. This can save you from unwittingly poisoning yourself from outdated food. It can also ensure your medications are still potent. Although your estate plan will not have an expiration date on your documents, it will have a […]
People often say unhelpful things to the grieving after the death of a loved one. Chances are you have experienced the death of a loved one. In the U.S. alone, about 7,500 people die daily. The pain from the death of a close friend or family member is raw and real, even if expected. According […]
Creating a checklist when preparing your estate plan is an excellent idea. Some people really like checklists. I know I do. [In fact, I have a checklist for my Friday household cleaning chores sitting right beside me. I will take up that list right after I finish this blog post.] There is great satisfaction in […]
Seniors should avoid risky procedures for older adults. Surgeries are taxing on bodies at any age. Whether inpatient or outpatient procedures, they involve significant care and recovery. Even so, younger bodies are often better able to handle and heal from surgeries. According to a recent Considerable article titled “These 10 surgeries are considered “uniquely high […]
Estate planning is necessary for adult Americans. Adults have many responsibilities. They pay bills, go to work, and may even be caring for children or aging loved ones. In the midst of hectic schedules, it is all too easy to forget important tasks. According to a recent Big Easy Magazine article titled “Estate Planning Is […]
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