Having health care directives are important for incapacity planning. People often think they are invincible. Illnesses and injuries happen to other people. They will never happen to us or our loved ones. According to a recent The Times-Tribune article titled “Health care directive beneficial for anyone,” these beliefs can have big consequence for you and […]
The family of Nichelle Nichols is fighting for conservatorship. Nichelle Nichols is best known for her role at Lieutenant Uhura. Star Trek fans fondly remember Lieutenant Uhura because this character broke many racial stereotypes on television. Her character was beautiful, smart, capable. While Nichelle Nichols certainly created wonderful memories for people of all ages through […]
Certain supplements may benefit you as you age. Vitamins and minerals are important for the healthy functioning of human bodies. Sometimes our bodies get sufficient amounts through the foods we eat. Other times, supplements are helpful in making up for deficiencies. According to a recent AARP article titled “The 3 Supplements You Might Actually Need […]
Metabolism changes tend to change as we move through life. What do you think of when you hear the word “metabolism”? Perhaps you think of either having a “high” or a “low” metabolism based on how your body burns calories. Maybe you think about how quickly drugs are absorbed by your body. According to a […]
The impact of hearing loss may be decreased by future innovations. Hearing loss is common in aging individuals. For many, this can lead to distance in relationships as it is challenging to understand what your loved ones are saying. It may also diminish enjoyment of beloved music, television shows, or movies. I know, I have […]
Every estate plan needs an occasional checkup. You have an estate plan in place from years ago. Perhaps you think your affairs are in order. They may be. On the other hand, the may not be. Similar to doctor visits, checkups are important. According to a recent Kiplinger article titled “2021 Estate Planning Checkup: Is […]
Certain foods are best avoided after age 50. What we eat is important. After all, we are what we eat. Literally. Our bodies use what we consume as fuel. In some instances, the fuel benefits our bodily systems. In other instances, food can cause harm. According to a recent AARP article titled “5 Foods to […]
How a power of attorney is phrased will impact the authority granted. So much in life is outside of our control as individuals. Accidents and illness can strike at any moment and leave you or your loved ones incapacitated. When this happens, the incapacitated individual can no longer manage his or her finances. According to […]
Blended families may require more strategic estate planning. Many men and women in the United States get married, divorced or widowed, and remarried. As a result, families often consist of yours, mine, and ours children. While many families thrive with more members and more love, more people can also mean more complications. According to a […]
Changing circumstances may affect the usefulness of an ILIT. Do you remember when the federal estate tax limit was $600,000? I do. At this time, you may have set up a revocable living trust (RLT) and an irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) to provide for your family if you died. Because many years have passed […]
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