When your loved ones enter a care facility, you expect the staff to provide quality care. Unfortunately, many people within vulnerable populations suffer neglect and abuse at the hands of their caregivers. Understanding the emotional side effects of abuse can help you...
Medicaid is a government-based health insurance for lower-income individuals. To get these benefits, you must qualify under income guidelines. The state will consider assets when determining your eligibility. Many older adults want to get Medicaid benefits because...
Several reasons might prevent your parents from taking a proactive approach to estate planning. Perhaps they feel there is not much of a need yet. Maybe they feel too overwhelmed. Or they could lack an understanding of how important it is. If you have concerns about...
Sibling spats are bound to happen throughout the lifetime of said siblings. However, they sometimes boil out of control and quickly grow from little fights into enormous explosions. One common trigger for such explosive fights often comes in the form of a parent's...
The last will and testament is a cornerstone of estate planning for good reason, but there are other ways to help hone the dissemination of your assets after death. Depending on the contents of your estate and your desires, you may find that living trusts are also a...
When thinking about the future and what to write in your will, you may want to seriously consider who you choose as your executor. This person will need a personality and set of skills that can deal with the difficulties of managing debts and assets, along with other...
Bedsores naturally occur when a person remains immobile for an extended period of time. This is often seen in hospitals and nursing homes, as many of the residents or patients do not have the capability to shift around and move often enough to prevent bedsores from...
Having a solid estate plan in place is crucial for you, your assets, and your family. However, far too many people put off estate planning until a later date, which can end in catastrophe should the unthinkable happen. The fact is that most people require an estate...
If you own a home in Florida, real estate values could impact your estate plan. The price of residential real estate shifts depending upon many economic factors. Leveraging your home equity can provide opportunities to strengthen financial planning. The outlook for...
When you visit with your parents, you may not expect to talk about planning for what happens to their assets after death. However, thinking seriously about how to best approach this conversation can help you all to find peace of mind. Set down some rules According to...
