A guide to caring for your aging parent Caregiving for an aging parent is always a unique experience, but one thing stands out: preparation is crucial to success. No matter what your needs are regarding eldercare resources, whether you need…
A property deed is a legal document that permits the transfer of ownership of real estate. A property deed may be used in several different situations. In some circumstances, knowing which type of deed to use can be challenging. When…
Appointing a Legal Representative The Coronavirus pandemic has taught us that life is unpredictable. In 2020, too many aging Americans faced life-threatening COVID-19 illnesses without legal documents naming loved ones to make decisions concerning their well-being while incapacitated. Generally, family…
Wills, Estate Planning, and Undue Influence When someone, such as a family member, becomes quite elderly or seriously ill, they become susceptible to manipulation by persons who would steal or commit fraud. Attacks against vulnerable older people with the purpose…
A Letter of Instructions For Your Estate Plan Regardless of whether you are creating an estate plan from scratch or already have one in place, a letter of instruction (LOI) plays an instrumental role. With a letter of instruction, your…
The Contest of a Will Typically, the will of a loved one specifies who will inherit their property after they die, as well as how their estate will be settled (called the executor). Beneficiaries may feel slighted by what they…
Estate Planning Mistakes Made By People in Five Ways In your adult life, you spend the first half trying to achieve financial stability, followed by the second half trying to maintain it. According to this adage, many people devote considerable…
Resolve Family Issues Before They Become Legal When family matters about end-of-life care for a parent, or inheritance, reach the status of a legal file and court case, there are so many ways in which these issues can come back…
A Guide to Estate Planning for Seniors and Their Families Since 2019, the percentage of Americans fifty-five and older who have drafted a will has decreased from sixty to forty-four percent according to a study by Caring.com and YouGov analyzing…
In the COVID Era, Meditation Has Many Benefits Around the world, COVID-19 continues to be a harrowing experience. The unexpected challenges, unwanted changes, and devastating losses of loved ones became commonplace. Meditative practices benefit patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and the…