If you do not have the time or skill necessary to care for an elderly parent, you may decide to move him or her into a nursing home or ask an in-home caregiver to assist. Either way, you expect your parent to receive the care he or she needs to thrive. Elder abuse is...
The estate tax is a duty the government levies against the net value of your possessions and interests at the time of your death. If you have beneficiaries, they will receive the portion of your estate that remains after the collection of death taxes. Estate taxes in...
Few things are more honorable than serving your country during a time of conflict. While you probably did not enlist to secure benefits, certain benefits are available to you. As you age, taking advantage of these benefits may help you better manage age-related...
If you have considered a do-it-yourself approach to estate planning, you may want to weigh the benefits of professional assistance. While fill-in-the-blank wills and websites cover the basics, they likely do not account for all the particulars of your family and...
You may have a loved one who has serious mental or physical health issues. In this situation, you may wish to take over their personal and financial matters to ensure they receive proper care by establishing guardianship. The National Guardianship Association...
Living wills and advance directives allow you to give medical providers and family members specific instructions about the types of end-of-life-care you are willing to undergo. However, you may also want to designate a health care surrogate who can help with medical...
Elderly individuals often go through health issues they didn’t experience when they were younger or might not have many living friends. This makes aging difficult both physically and emotionally. On top of the expected woes of aging, many elderly folks suffer from...
Placing an elder loved one in a nursing home is often a difficult decision. However, you may feel more comfortable doing so if you are confident in the quality of care a home provides. You may have limited income to work with when determining where to place your loved...
If you have a loved one who has a serious medical condition or disability, you likely know how much medical care costs. Even worse, you probably realize obtaining private health insurance is virtually impossible. Fortunately, Medicaid is available to many low-income...
Being chosen to administer a will can seem like an honor. After all, someone has entrusted you with overseeing their estate. You may discover, however, that you are carrying a heavy burden. Serving as an executor can be complicated and time-consuming. Your first steps...
