This year continues to show us that it is still increasingly difficult to predict the future. That makes all types of planning for the future - planning for retirement, long-term care, disabilities or death- more complicated as well.
As we approach Thanksgiving and reflect back on those first settlors, you may wonder how we got to where we are today in terms of landownership, transitioning wealth and providing for the next generation.
Since there are many estate planning forms available on the Internet, why should you hire an estate planning attorney? Well, the article in the Herald Times Reporter “Estate planning attorneys are like a QB” explains why you need to find out what they actually do and that they play a vital role.
When a loved one is discharged from a hospital but still requires professional medical assistance, the hospital discharge consultant may recommend transitioning to a rehabilitative environment for a short period of time.
Many patients, especially elderly patients, who are discharged from a hospital stay are not in a position to return home. They may need additional time to recover and continue to be cared for by medical professionals.
There are two legal tools available that allow someone to manage your financial, medical and personal needs. The two tools are power of attorney documents and guardianship.
Like the Boy Scout motto, the key to keeping seniors safe and sound during the winter is “be prepared.” There are several ways that seniors and their loved ones can prepare for winter and the hazards that go along with the colder weather.
Medicare eligibility begins at age 65 for most Americans. Most Medicare beneficiaries receive Medicare Part A without a monthly premium (as long as you worked for 10 years in the US and paid Medicare taxes).
Americans must face the hard reality that the value of the dollar will be worth less in the future than it is today. The primary concern for retirees is how inflation impacts future purchasing power, especially in the healthcare industry as well as food, gas and home energy prices.
Before sending your recent high school graduate off to college, there are a few things that you need to make sure that they have that go beyond spending money and a new wardrobe.
