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 This can save you from unwittingly poisoning yourself from outdated food.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 […]
A checkup should be scheduled when warning signs of dementia are first noticed. Your loved ones are getting older. Each time you visit, you notice new lines crossing their faces, especially if time and distance make those visits less frequent than you would like. You have also recognized changes in memory and temperament. According to […]
Arlington National Cemetery is expected to update its rules for burial eligibility. Millions of men and women have and continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. Many of these soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines have died in the line of duty. Others have passed away after returning home to civilian life. According to a […]
Blended families require special considerations, especially when it comes to estate planning. Blended families are common in America. Many adults get married and have children, then divorce and remarry. Some then lather, rinse, and repeat. Although common, remarriage creates more complex family systems. More complex family systems can be a nightmare without proper estates planning. […]
Each quarter of the calendar year provides opportunities for estate planning. Businesses often divide their fiscal calendars into quarters. There are often benchmarks and checkups scheduled every three months. Doing so allows the business to better understand and manage its financial health. According to a recent Victoria Advocate article titled “Make quarterly payments to estate […]
Several strategies exists when it comes to providing inheritances to children. People loving giving advice. It seems everyone has an opinion about something. People especially love giving advice about parenting. According to a recent The Wall Street Journal article titled “When to Give Inheritance Money to Your Kids,” you may get conflicting messages about when your […]
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