“Planning ahead for long-term care is important because there is a good chance you will need some long-term care services if you live beyond the age of 65,” cautions MyFederalRetirement.com. As Indiana elder attorneys, we certainly agree that long-term care planning...
In Buying Long Term Care Insurance, It Pays to Go for the Sweet Spot
“For aging baby boomers, planning for long-term-care costs becomes more pressing every day. But the insurance that helps cover those costs is surging in price, while the benefits are becoming skimpier,” Eleanor Laise comments in Kiplinger’s Retirement Report. It’s...
Avoid Aretha’s Estate Planning Mistake
Avoid the estate planning mistakes of Aretha Franklin and Prince, advises Richard Eisenberg, writing in Forbes.com. Both these one-time blockbuster music stars died without a will or trust, Eisenberg notes, and, he warns, “Following in their footsteps could mean your...
The Executor Shouldn’t Need to Start from Scratch
When there’s a death in the family, the responsibility of settling the estate is often designated to the oldest child or to a sibling. One problem that too often arises, explains certified home inventory professional Cindy Hartman, is that, in addition to making...
