The Exposure to Hazardous PFAS by Military Service Members and Their Families
There is a growing concern about the widespread occurrence of contaminant PFAS on US military bases. Military personnel and their...
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- Nov 22
- 3 min
Disinheriting Your Special Needs Child Is Not Necessary for Benefit Protection
There are unique challenges and opportunities faced by families with special needs children. Providing appropriate medical, educational,...
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- Nov 15
- 3 min
What Does It Mean to Be a “Fiduciary”?
There is a possibility that you will be asked to represent a family member or friend as power of attorney. Your person may be planning...
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- Nov 8
- 3 min
Helping a Loved One Who Is Aging
In a family system, caring for elderly relatives comes naturally. The love and care many adult children receive growing up become...
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- Nov 1
- 3 min
A Guide to the Probate Process?
An estate is probated when the executor authenticates an individual's last will and testament, reviews their assets, pays their debts,...
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- Oct 25
- 3 min
Who Is Represented by the Probate Attorney: The Executor or the Heirs to the Estate?
You should know the lawyer's role as soon as you start the probate process, whether you are the executor or heir. One of the biggest...
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- Oct 18
- 2 min
When Advance Directives Are Not Given, the System Takes Over
The Covid-19 epidemic demands answers to a wrenching question: how far would you go if you or someone you love was diagnosed with a...
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- Oct 11
- 2 min
Maintain an Up-To-Date Estate Plan
The documents you use for your estate planning should be checked occasionally, especially if there have been big life changes such as...
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- Oct 4
- 3 min
Learn About Government Programs That Offer Benefits to Seniors
Inflation is causing financial insecurity among many US seniors. Aside from cutting back on unnecessary expenses, many retirees or near...
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- Sep 27
- 5 min
A Living Will’s Ten Most Important Facts
Living wills are not used to distribute assets after death like last wills and testaments. Instead, it is a mechanism to communicate to...
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- Sep 20
- 4 min
Developing an Estate Plan for Children and Adults With Special Needs
How are special needs defined? Individuals with special needs are those who face learning difficulties, behavioral or emotional...
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- Sep 13
- 3 min
The Decision of Whether or Not to Continue Working After Retirement
Think about a podiatrist or shoe repair service that you visit. It is likely that the business owners or service providers are older than...
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- Sep 6
- 2 min
In Most Cases, Equality Is Equitable
If you are considering how to leave property to your children, it is advisable to divide everything equally. That is usually the...
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- Aug 30
- 3 min
The Trustee's Role: A Brief Overview
Your estate planning journey may still be in the planning stages or you may have just begun to consider where to start. You may wonder...
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- Aug 23
- 2 min
A Spouse’s Right to Protection Against Poverty
It was 30 years ago when Congress enacted safeguards to protect the savings of married couples who use Medicaid. These protections...
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- Aug 16
- 3 min
Seniors Can Benefit From Living Trusts
It's unfortunate that seniors are often prime targets for financial abuse and scams. Sadly, the elderly are often taken advantage of by...
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- Aug 9
- 3 min
A Guide to Medicare's Long-Term Care Coverage
By paying into Social Security throughout their careers, people can receive health care benefits starting at 65 through Medicare....
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- Aug 2
- 3 min
Tips to Help You Care For Your Aging Parents
It is impossible to escape aging, and it affects all family systems. Even if you are in the fortunate circumstance where your aging...
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- Jul 19
- 3 min
The Health Challenges Posed by Dementia Are Significant
A person with dementia is diagnosed every three seconds somewhere in the world. Dementia is a catchall phrase that refers to many types...
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- Jul 12
- 3 min
Getting Your Financial Information Ready for Incapacity
When you are no longer able to manage your finances, preparing and organizing financial information now will bring you peace of mind and...
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