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Three Key Differences Between A Skilled Nursing Home And An Assisted Living Facility
Do you or a senior loved one need to move from home into a senior living facility? If so, it can be important to understand the different options. The two primary options may be a skilled nursing home and an assisted living facility. Let us review three key...
Estate Tax Tips for Wisconsin Residents When You Near the Tax Limits
If you live in Wisconsin, you are in luck. The State of Wisconsin does not impose any estate or inheritance tax on the estates of deceased residents. There may be, however, a few points you may need to keep in mind for estate planning purposes. For instance, did you...
Helping Wisconsin Seniors Protect Themselves When Entering a Nursing Home
Has the time come for your aging parent or other loved one to enter a nursing home? If so, it can be tough for many reasons. Financial concerns, however, need not be one of them if you have put the proper plans in place. It may be best for Wisconsin seniors to put...
5 Tips for Caring for Aging Seniors During National Elder Law Month
May is National Elder Law month. With ten-thousand baby boomers turning sixty-five every day, the senior population is growing rapidly, making National Elder Law Month a great time to consider how we can all do our part to care for seniors. Are you wondering how? Let...
How to Help Aging Parents on National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day
Have you heard that National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day is the third Friday in April each year? This year, it falls on April 16th. By disposing of unneeded and expired medications annually, we can help protect ourselves and others from addiction, as well as,...
Three Reasons You May Want a Pet Trust in Your Estate Plan
When you bring pets into your home, you are making a commitment to care for them for life. While it can be tough to say goodbye to a beloved pet, have you considered the alternate scenario? It may be very possible that your pet will outlive you, especially if you are...
Four Tips on Helping a Loved One Deal with Memory Loss
Is your parent or another older loved one struggling with memory loss? If so, it can be difficult to witness the transition from someone you once looked to for guidance, to someone who needs your help to ensure life goes on smoothly. It can be important to be there...
7 Tips for Helping Your Elder Loved One Avoid Isolation During Covid and Beyond
Were you aware that, even before COVID-19, social isolation among seniors could be common? Isolation can significantly impact health, well-being, and quality of life for seniors, and it may be one of the most prevalent issues that seniors face. Let us take a look at...
Do You Have an Estate Plan? If Not, You May Be Headed for Probate
Do you have an estate plan in place? If not, when you die, your estate may be headed for probate. Probate can be a long and costly process for your heirs. The good news may be that there are ways you can minimize the hassle of probate or even avoid it altogether. All...
7 Questions to Ask Before Updating Your Estate Plan After Remarriage
This February, as love is in the air and we celebrate Valentine’s day, we reflect on the ways love can change our lives. Have you been widowed or divorced and found love again? If so, your remarriage may feel like a new beginning to life. In the midst of celebration,...