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Health Care Estate Planning Documents

January 19, 2023
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Health Care Estate Planning Documents

When most people think of estate planning, they think of wills and trusts and passing assets on to the next generation. However, there is another part of estate planning that doesn’t get as much attention. It concerns advance health care planning. Have you thought about what type of medical care and treatments you want, or […]

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Plan, Don’t Wait, for a Medical Emergency

January 12, 2023
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Plan Don’t Wait for a Medical Emergency

That sounds like something your mother might say, right? And how often have you wished you’d followed your mother’s good advice? Nobody really wants to think about the potential for accidents or illness, and it can happen at any age. But without advance planning, when you or an aging parent experience a serious injury and […]

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The Need for a Valid Will

January 3, 2023
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The need for a Valid Will

More than 50 percent of Americans find estate planning important, yet statistics show only about 33 percent have a will. caring.com Those individuals with a will may have moved to a different state or forgot to update their will after life events such as marriage, divorce, births, and deaths, making it ineffective. One of the […]

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Problems with Do It Yourself Wills

December 20, 2022
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Problems with Do It Yourself Wills

A will is legally binding when properly filled out, addressing who receives your assets and properties after you die. Your will names a personal representative (executor) who will carry out your directives. In addition to asset distribution, your executor makes a public notice of your death, files your final taxes, and records your will in […]

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Using Technology to Reduce Senior Feelings of Isolation

December 13, 2022
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Using Technology to Reduce Senior Feelings of Isolation

Isolation can be a real drag on the spirit. It’s critical to check in with seniors regularly, especially during the holiday season when people of all ages may feel more alone. It can be particularly challenging for seniors who live far away from their families. Technology can provide many solutions to reduce feelings of isolation, […]

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