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Taking Time to Care for Family Caregivers
Are you a family caregiver or know someone who is? Family caregivers are unsung heroes, working tirelessly to help elderly or disabled family members without much recognition from the outside world. Many family caregivers are juggling their caregiving responsibilities...
The Benefits of Charitable Giving in Estate Planning
Did you hear that Warren Buffett and Bill Gates made big news in July when Buffett pledged to donate $2.9 billion to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation? This is not the first time a charitable donation was committed by either...
During Covid, Estate Planning is Paramount
Did you know that, in 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives designated the third week of October as “National Estate Planning Awareness Week” in order to encourage American adults to create estate plans? Estate planning involves putting legal protections in place to...
Smart Inheritance Planning For a Child With a Substance Abuse Disorder
September is National Recovery Month sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHA). The month recognizes that substance abuse is an illness and that millions of people, via effective treatment, can and do recover from substance...
Estate Planning: A Positive Measure to Preserve the Dignity of a Loved One Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s
September 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day sponsored by Alzheimer’s Disease International with the purpose of both raising awareness of dementia and challenging the stigma. According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, the stigma and misinformation surrounding dementia...
Why You May Want to Leave Money to a Charity in Your Estate Plan
Have you thought about leaving money to charity after you pass away? Doing so can have many benefits. Not only would you have the satisfaction of knowing that you are supporting a worthy cause after you are gone, but donating estate funds can provide certain financial...
Could a HIPAA Release Be Critical for College-Bound Students?
Can you imagine sending your child to college this fall and receiving a phone call that he or she has been hospitalized for COVID-19? It may be every parent’s worst nightmare. With the coronavirus surging and students expected to flood college campuses in the coming...
What is a Domestic Asset Protection Trust and Is it Right for Me?
Did you know that there are ways to protect your personal assets from creditors, divorce proceedings, and lawsuits? Did you know that protecting your assets can actually be a critical aspect of a sound estate plan? Whether now or in the future, many people are at...
Eight Questions to Ask Your Aging Parents
Have you had a conversation with your parents about their plans for the future? It may be something that you have been avoiding for a while, but discussing your aging parents’ financial, long-term care, and estate plans with them is a very important thing to do. We...
Tips for You When Your Spouse is Moving Into a Nursing Home
Is it time to move your spouse into a nursing home? You have spent decades with your spouse and now, unfortunately, the time may have come where you can no longer give him or her the support and attention that you know he or she deserves. For most couples, this means...