Elder Care & Estate Planning Blog

18
Dec
An lawyer talking with family members of a client about an estate plan of the deceased.
Estate Tax Planning, Uncategorized

Tax Mistakes to Avoid During Estate Planning in New Jersey

Estate planning is a crucial task. It ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your passing. However, it’s not as simple as drafting a will. In New ...

18
Dec
An estate planning lawyer drafting documents for a client on his laptop.
Estate Planning

What Happens to a Bank Account When the Owner Dies?

The death of a loved one is a challenging time. Amid the grief, there are practical matters to address. One such matter is understanding what happens to a bank account ...

14
Mar
Estate Planning

Planning Ahead for Long-Term Care 

“The experiences of people we care about often deeply affect us.” As we think of our parents aging, we may also start to think about our own aging. Sometimes it ...

12
Jan
A senior couple reviews their estate plan.
Estate Planning

Start the Year Right With a Strong Estate Plan in Place

Do you know that many people spend more time planning vacations than they do planning for their estate?   The beginning of the new year is an excellent time for ...

12
Dec
A young woman and an old woman stare out of a window while smiling.
Others

Gratitude is Good for Your Health

Gratitude is defined as the quality of being grateful;  readiness to show appreciation for, and to return, kindness. With the end of 2022 quickly approaching, we find ourselves thinking about ...

6
Sep
dementia patient with a caregiver
Alzheimers Planning

The Dementia Journey: Solving Homecare Problems

Part Five – Care at Home Just Isn’t Working Very likely a time will come when the increasing needs of a dementia patient will exceed your capabilities to provide care ...

9
Aug
daughter as caretaker for her mother with dementia
Alzheimers Planning

The Dementia Journey: Caregiving at Home

Part Four: Your Support System, Caregiving at Home As we have discussed in our previous blogs, an unexpected dementia diagnosis can create a real roadblock on life’s journey.  The unexpected ...

5
Jul
woman helping her mother with dementia at home
Alzheimers Planning

The Dementia Journey – Adapting the Home

Part Three – Home Adaptations An unexpected roadblock does not have to mean the end of your journey, you just need to plan a detour.  Whether you have received a ...

7
Jun
woman worried about financial planning for dementia
Alzheimers Planning

The Dementia Journey:  Overcoming Financial Roadblocks

Part Two – Finances Adaptation is the key to turning a roadblock into a detour.  In our last article, we identified the three areas that you will need to navigate ...

11
May
helping a woman with dementia
Alzheimers Planning

The Dementia Journey:  How to Change Roadblocks into Detours

Have you ever been on a road trip, a leisurely vacation, and come upon a roadblock: construction or something that turns into an unexpected detour?  If you are like me ...

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