As part of your estate planning process, you should implement Power of Attorney (POA) documents. All states recognize powers of attorney, but rules and requirements will differ from state to state. The document gives one or more individuals the legal…
Do you find yourself working, caring for your own kids and spouse, your parents, and yourself? That makes you part of the Sandwich Generation. You are not alone—almost half of America’s 40- and 50-year-olds are in the same boat. Most…
You can provide for your pet after you are gone or no longer are able to care for them by creating a pet trust, whether you have a horse, dog, cat, parrot, or even more exotic pets like a snake…
To combat the increasing epidemic of elderly people being abused financially and physically, the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act was implemented. A study conducted by the National Council on Aging indicates that approximately 1 in 10 Americans aged 60…
One of the most important estate planning documents you can possess is a durable power of attorney. It allows someone who you appoint (your agent) to make decisions on your behalf in the event you become incapacitated. If you have…
Disability benefits, such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid, are only available to people who are extremely poor or who possess properties that are restricted by restrictive trusts. Federal legislation now permits disabled people to set up their own…
You may need to rethink your perception that Medicaid planning only entails meeting strict income and asset limits. You will also need to demonstrate you need the level of care typically provided in a nursing home setting. These health eligibility…
A will protect your assets and leaves no doubt as to the wishes of your successors, so if you've already created one, congratulations are in order - you're already ahead of the game! In the United States, almost half of…
Aging in place continues to gain popularity, but what to do when a loved one is having difficulty living safely at home is a common problem. It is becoming increasingly popular to age in place; however, what to do when…
Brain Injury Awareness Month kicks off in early March as it has for thirty years. Brain injury often referred to as traumatic brain injury (TBI), can range from mild (commonly called a concussion) to severe and is caused by an…