Estate planning involves checking items off your to-do list. To-do lists are helpful in a variety of circumstances. They provide a visual representation of what you need to do and what you have already accomplished. Even so, your list is only as good as the items on it. According to a recent Spotlight News article […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 This can save you from unwittingly poisoning yourself from outdated food.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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Mediterranean diet may reduce risk for developing Alzheimer’s or dementia. There is a common phrase “you are what you eat.” You have likely heard it numerous times throughout your childhood and adulthood. Athough it seems silly when interpreted at its literal extreme, the phrase holds wisdom. According to a recent Barchester article titled “Mediterranean […]
Original Medicare has limits to what it will cover. Americans age 65 or older are eligible for Medicare coverage. Those with certain qualifying disabilities are also eligible for this coverage. Medicare provides health insurance benefits to these individuals. According to a recent AARP article titled “7 Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover,” there are certain expenses not […]
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