Obtaining A Power Of Attorney For Elderly Parents
FAQs About Long-Term Care Insurance
Britney Spears’ Conservatorship: The Vital Importance Of Incapacity Planning—Part 2
Britney Spears’ Conservatorship: The Vital Importance Of Incapacity Planning—Part 1
Legal Gangsters: I Care a Lot Uncovers the Dark Side of Legal Guardianship—Part 2
Legal Gangsters: I Care a Lot Uncovers the Dark Side of Guardianship – Part 1
5 Tips For Keeping Kids Connected With Grandparents During the Pandemic
What You Should Know About Long-Term Care Insurance
What You Should Know Before Agreeing to Serve as Trustee
COVID-19 Highlights Critical Need for Advance Healthcare Directives—Part 2
Caring for Elderly Parents
Seniors and Their Families Should Be Wary of Reverse Mortgages—Part 2
In the first part of this series, we discussed the dangers of reverse mortgages for senior homeowners. Here, we’ll look at how these complex loans can negatively impact your family and estate plan. For decades, reverse mortgages have been touted…
Seniors and Their Families Should Be Wary of Reverse Mortgages
If you’ve watched TV lately, you’ve likely seen ads touting the benefits of reverse mortgages. The spots typically feature famous actors like Henry “Fonzie” Winkler, Robert Wagner, and former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson telling elderly homeowners how they can dramatically…
3 Warning Signs of a Financial Scam
Nobody likes to admit they’ve fallen for a financial scam, but the fact is, it’s easier than ever to get caught up in one. This is especially true in today’s all-digital world, where practically every shred of data related to…
Don’t Let Your Elderly Parents Become Victims of the Grandparent Scam
Imagine this… You are an elderly grandparent who lives alone. You get a call in the middle of the night from your college-aged granddaughter. She’s frantic and crying, telling you she was mistakenly arrested while vacationing in Cancun. She says…
Dementia and Guns: A Tragedy Waiting to Happen
It’s common for families of those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia to realize that at some point, their loved one shouldn’t be allowed to drive. But fewer people are aware they should exercise the same level of caution…
Guardianship Questions—In Case A Parent or Loved One Becomes Incapacitated
Whether through illness, injury, or other means, anyone can require a guardian to become appointed if they become mentally incapacitated. In such cases, if there is no estate planning in place (or insufficient planning) to keep family or other loved…
Ensure the Security of Your Senior Parents’ Identity and Financial Assets
Today, we live in an uber-connected world, where nearly every type of financial transaction—shopping, banking, investment management—can be made online using a computer or mobile device. In light of this, it’s critically important to have the appropriate safeguards in place…
Estate Planning Mistakes Seniors Can’t Afford to Make
Estate planning really should be considered as soon as you acquire your first asset, have a child, or step into adulthood in any truly meaningful way. And yet many of us put it off for far too long, leaving ourselves…
4 Warning Signs Your Elderly Relative May Be the Victim of Financial Abuse
Some of the most disturbing crimes against the elderly involve financial exploitation. While physical abuse is often easy to spot, financial abuse can be more difficult to detect, as victims often have no idea they’re being swindled until their money…
The Real Cost of Caring
Dealing with the financial stressors of caring for an aging loved one can affect your ability to provide them with the care and compassion they need. It can also put the security of your financial future at risk. To mitigate…
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