Providing the proper care and attention for our elderly loved ones can sometimes be met with some challenging behavior. Below are 5 common problems and tips for handling them:
After someone passes away, the probate court will appoint an executor (also referred to as a personal representative or estate administrator) to navigate probate. The executor is often named in the decedent’s will.
A letter of instruction can be a beneficial piece in estate planning. It is an informal document that will give your loved ones important information about personal and financial matters after your death.
Transitioning may be a personal and private matter; however, there are important legal implications to consider so that documents match up correctly. Your name and pronouns need to be consistent to prevent unnecessary legal hassles.
When more than one beneficiary inherits the same piece of real estate, chances are that conflicts will arise. This may be when a parent leaves the family home to all his or her children or when a vacation home or investment property is left to multiple family members.
If you procrastinate and it carries over into estate planning, you should recognize that time will indeed run out on that issue, according to the Twin Cities Pioneer Press in "3 moves you should make in the first 3 years of retirement."
For those living with disabilities and qualifying for certain government benefits, a special needs trust may be essential in allowing the person to continue to enjoy those benefits. Special needs trusts are important vehicles in special needs planning.
The aftermath of the pandemic, cybersecurity attacks and growing hatred and violence in our communities result in many families struggling to stay afloat – financially and mentally. Millions of Americans remain unemployed while small businesses struggle to find workers.
Whether you are in a situation where an aging loved one needs medical intervention immediately or you are considering your own estate plan and need information on how to make informed choices for your Advance Directives, you need to educate yourself on the pros and cons of feeding tubes.
