Elder Care & Estate Planning Blog

14
Mar
Estate Planning

Should I Have Life Insurance?

“Out of all the different types of insurance we can invest in, life insurance seems to be the least important for many people. However, life insurance could be one of ...

14
Mar
Retirement

Are You Ready for Retirement? Review This Checklist

“Retirement is coming quicker than you think. Take these eight essential steps to achieve success.” How do know when you’ll be ready for retirement? The Center for Retirement Research at ...

14
Mar
Alzheimers Planning

How Do You Determine if it’s Early-Onset Alzheimer’s?

For those under 65, symptoms of memory loss and confusion may not be enough to lead to a decisive diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. In a recent article, “Stolen Memories: Problems ...

14
Mar
Medicare Medicaid

Trying to Shield Assets from Medicaid? Think Again.

“How can I shield assets from Medicaid eligibility tests?” Protection of assets from Medicaid is central to any estate or elder planning, but it’s harder than it sounds to protect ...

14
Mar
Elder Law

How to Find the Right Assisted Living Facility

How to Find the Right Assisted Living Facility “Lack of oversight and caregiving shortfalls could put residents at risk. Here’s how to avoid problems.” For many seniors, assisted living has ...

14
Mar
Estate Planning

How Do I Choose An Executor?

“Your executor has many duties to perform for your estate.” Are there any ramifications for making your attorney the third-party executor of you will? No, as nj.com asks and answers ...

14
Mar
Special Needs

What To Do When Your Special Needs Child Turns 18

“If you have a child with special needs, once they turn 17, you need to start thinking about what’s going to happen when they turn 18 and you are no ...

14
Mar
Asset Protection

Financial Reminders Before Remarriage

Financially speaking, individuals tend to have more to bring to the table, and more to consider, on marriages past the first. Nasdaq recently put together an article, “Getting Remarried? 5 ...

14
Mar
Estate Planning

When to Update Your Estate Plan? How About Right Now?

“Have you wondered when is the right time to update your estate plan?” If any of the following five items have happened in your life, you need to reevaluate your ...

14
Mar
Estate Planning

Do I Have to Give Everything to My Spouse When I Die?

“Here’s what you need to know about your estate plan, if you’re married.” There are probably more than a few people who want to ask this, but are uneasy with ...

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