You should prepare for possible incapacity. No one can predict exactly what will happen to them in life. Everyone is born. Everyone dies. What happens in between could include great happiness and also terrible tragedy, and usually a bit of both. According to a recent The Press-Enterprise article titled “Planning ahead for incapacity helps you and […]
A family caregiver for a "qualifying" veteran may receive financial compensation. Your loved one served in the military. Your loved one now requires the assistance of a caregiver. Perhaps this is due to age. Maybe it is the result of an combat injury. Whatever the cause, you have taken on the responsibility of caregiver. According […]
Scammers are committing long-term care insurance fraud. Paying for long-term care is a daunting expense in retirement. Medicare does not provide coverage for these services. For this reason, many people must seek alternative means of payment. One such option is long-term care insurance. According to a recent The Street article titled “How to Protect Yourself and […]
Different powers of attorney have different functions. You know your estate planning should include incapacity planning, right? The documents required to help you when you die only take affect after you have passed away. Illnesses or accidents can leave you unable to make decisions without killing you. According to a recent The Miami News-Record article […]
You should plan for your pets during the current pandemic. Your pets are part for your family. They are with you in the best of times. They also support you in challenging times like the current pandemic. Perhaps you have welcomed a new pet during your time in quarantine. According to a recent The Harvard […]
There are several solid reasons to prioritize estate planning. A shocking number of Americans do not have an estate plan. Period. Because estate planning encompasses incapacity and end-of-life issues, those without a plan place their loved ones in a tough situation. According to a recent c|net article titled “Estate planning 101: Your guide to wills, […]
Not everything belongs in a safe deposit box. You have a safe deposit box at your local bank. You have decided to keep all of your important documents, heirlooms, and sums of cash inside the bank. Although this may seem the safe choice, it is not. According to a recent Kiplinger’s article titled “9 Things You'll […]
Farmers requires thorough estate planning. You are a farmer. The work is in your blood. The land is in your family. You want to keep it this way for generations to come. According to a recent The Bangor Daily News article titled “How farmers can start an estate plan,” you risk loosing everything without an […]
Long-term care costs may rise as a result of COVID-19. The majority of seniors will require long-term care as they age. Once you reach age 65, you have a 70 percent chance of needing some form of long-term care sometime thereafter. The cost of long-term care has been high historically. According to a recent Motley […]
Financial Powers of Attorney grant both authority and responsibility. You have been granted financial power of attorney. This action speaks to your character and trustworthiness. You are flattered. You are also a bit worried. And with good reason. You are not quite certain what responsibilities (and potential liabilities) you have under the financial power of […]
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