In a Caring.com survey, 42% of respondents without wills blamed simple procrastination; 35% said they didn’t have enough assets to bother writing one; 15% said they didn’t know how to proceed; and 14% said the process was too expensive, a usatoday.com article informs...
Elder law
Post-Thanksgiving Holiday, Adult Children Step Up to Plate
The Thanksgiving holiday is often a chance for adult children to notice signs of cognitive decline in their parents.
The Unthinkable – Thinking About It Now For Later
After a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia, careful estate planning becomes an urgent need…
Rebecca Geyer Panelist at One Zone Women’s Network Event
Rebecca Geyer served as panelist at One Zone Women’s networking event, sicussing elder care and options for senior citizens.
Estate Planning Inside the Sandwich
Sandwich generation issues have become an important part of estate planning.. Here is a variety of helpful suggestions….
A Real Life Relocation Cautionary Tale
From relocation specialist Rita Wohl comes this true life story showing how important it is for adult children and their aging parents to discuss options.
Continuing Care Part of Estate Planning Rubric
Because of the financial considerations of continuing care, planning a move even years into the future, should be part of the estate planning process early on.
For Elderly Parents, Move Management Begins With “the Talk”
Moving a parent from home into a facility is a sensitive issue, beginning with a very open family “talk”.
Retirement Planning Target Turns 100
With increased estimates of life expectancy, estate planning becomes a whole new ballgame….
More About Social Security and Estate Planning
A social security/tax planning strategy called the Social Security Split can impact estate and gift planning as well as social security benefits themselves…