So this is one of my, I don’t know if I should say favorite, but one of the most sort of aha moments for prospects who are looking to get their estate plan to realize that plans are not just for planning for death and where your assets will go. More often than not, […]
Power of Attorney
True or False: If I’m Incapacitated, My Spouse Can Automatically Decide for Me?
The answer to that is false. Because in fact, if you become incapacitated, it is not automatic that your spouse would be able to step in and make all financial and medical decisions on your behalf. Just being married doesn’t necessarily mean your spouse can do that. You really need to make sure that […]
Learn About Assisted Living Options
Assisted living communities provide moderate support with activities of daily living for their residents. This includes meals, bathing, dressing, housekeeping, and medication management. For those who live alone, there is always a safety concern. Assisted living communities offer that safety along with the ability of residents to maintain a level of independence with the […]
Handing Over the Keys: Knowing When To Stop Driving
Nowadays, older drivers are holding on to their licenses longer and putting more miles on their vehicles than in the past. It’s also true that the number of drivers aged 70 and older involved in fatal crashes has been on the decline for more than 30 years. However, normal aging involves decreased reaction time, vision […]
The Power of a Power of Attorney
No one likes to think about having someone else act on their behalf, but there may come a time when, due to illness or other incapacity, you cannot act for yourself. That is why it is important to have powers of attorney in place, one for general and financial concerns and another for medical […]
Avoiding Scams After the Death of a Loved One
When it comes to making money, scammers don’t think about the people they are victimizing. All they focus on is increasing their income by whatever means necessary. That said, certain groups of people are at a higher risk of being targeted than others. Not surprisingly, those who are in mourning are one of the categories […]
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