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Do you worry about what would happen if you became unable to make decisions for yourself? Maybe you've heard of guardianship, where someone is appointed to make decisions for you,…

  As your parents advance into their senior years, things can become more scary. Every new medical issue seems more serious. It may be time you have “the talk” with them.…

If you or a loved one is concerned about the cost of long-term care, then you need to know about Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (MAPTs). These trusts are a more…

     Most people who have taken care of others have often run across some sort of criticism of their performance. It could come from others, or even from yourself.…

   Holidays are often one of the few times a year all the family gets together. When your family is separated for a long time, they can be shocked to…

     If you have an elderly parent who takes a lot of medications, then they are not alone. 87% of seniors take one prescription drug while 36% take five…

While it is oftentimes beneficial to conduct long-term care planning long before a nursing home need arises, if you haven’t planned ahead, don’t worry, there are still some strategies available…

A Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT) is one option someone may want to think about when preparing for the nursing home or long-term care.  What is a MAPT A MAPT…

Beneficiary blunders Having no beneficiaries named on retirement accounts and insurance policies, or failing to update beneficiaries often, is a very common error. If no beneficiaries are selected then your…

What is Probate?      Probate is the process in which the assets of the deceased are distributed with court supervision to the beneficiaries. This can happen in both estates…