There will be many challenges ahead, as AARP reports that by 2050, the population of people aged 85 and older, who are most likely to need long-term care, will nearly triple. Elected leaders
Individuals who meet certain asset requirements are eligible for Medicaid, a federal and state program that helps them pay for long-term care costs. Long-term care often creates devastating financial impacts on Americans, particularly
In the event that your beneficiary is no longer alive, what happens to your inheritance? You may be wondering whether if you leave property to your brother Jim, but he dies before you,
Every situation involving the care of an aging parent is unique, but it is true that preparation is key to success. Whether you need basic information about eldercare resources and services, are looking
Because of the Coronavirus, our elderly population is becoming isolated from their families and extended communities, increasing the risk of neglect. With the flu season fast on approach this isolation and the possibility
There is a question we hear all the time: “Can’t I just get a will off the internet, do a transfer-on-death deed for my land, and put my kids on my bank account?”
In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, advocating for your loved one in a nursing home has become more demanding and complicated. Both residents and staff in nursing homes and other long-term care
It can be difficult to discuss estate planning with our parents. Even broaching the subject can seem daunting. Despite the challenging nature of this subject, it is one of the most important conversations
When I am gone, I would like to leave my bank accounts to my children. Can’t I just make the children joint owners? That idea sounds better than it actually is. Yes, you
At times when there is a crisis and people are vulnerable and in need, criminals come out of the woodwork. The opportunities to exploit fear and need are especially rich and varied in
