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Choosing and Appointing Your Legal Representatives

February 18, 2025
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legal representatives

Life can be unpredictable, and many older Americans often lack the necessary legal documents that designate trusted loved ones to make decisions for them when they are unable to do so. Typically, family caregivers take on the responsibility of managing medical and financial matters for you, and having the right legal documents in place will […]

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Medicaid and Gift Giving Can Be Risky

February 6, 2025
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Medicaid gift giving

Medicaid and Gift Giving Can Be Risky. Here’s a brief story to help you understand. Mabel’s children were concerned that Mabel would need long-term nursing-home care in the near future. It was the holidays, and Mabel always got a lot of joy out of generosity. But her children had heard that people in Mabel’s circumstances […]

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Planning for Good Will

December 16, 2024
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planning for goodwill

What if the joy of the holiday season doesn’t quite measure up to what we had hoped? It seems almost inevitable that connecting with family can run into disagreements. Over the years things have changed from what they once were – or the change you hoped for still hasn’t happened yet. The holidays are an […]

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The Importance of Talking to Kids About Their Inheritance

December 11, 2024
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Talking to Kids About Their Inheritance

Many parents are uncomfortable talking to their kids about their wealth.  Talking about how much money or property you have is usually viewed as taboo.  Asking someone else about what they have is often considered impolite. But failing to talking to kids about their inheritance could leave them unprepared to handle even a modest amount, […]

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Preparing Seniors for Winter

December 10, 2024
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preparing seniors for winter

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. Things to consider include preparing the home, having adequate supplies, and preparing […]

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