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How Bad Is Caregiver Burnout?

May 2, 2022

A new study showed that caregiver burnout is becoming a growing problem.

Estate Planning

Can My Ex Get Some of My Estate?

April 28, 2022

Resist the urge to use your will for vengeance

Elder Law | Estate Planning

Can Playing Golf Lower Risk of Dementia?

April 21, 2022

Japanese study found older male golfers were 37% less likely to get dementia.

Estate Planning

What Should I Leave Out of My Will?

April 14, 2022

Unfortunately, there are several common missteps people make in their estate planning that can lead to unwanted results. Read on to discover the two things you should never include in your will, as well as what to substitute instead.

Elder Law | Estate Planning

Can I Avoid the Economic Dangers of Caregiving?

April 13, 2022

If caregiving looms in your future — and it likely does if you’re a daughter, an only child or the one (if you are, you know what I mean) — take time now to protect your financial life.

Estate Planning | Probate

No Will? What Happens Now Can Be a Horror Show

April 12, 2022

It's hard for a family to recuperate when the patriarchs and matriarchs have gone to glory, leaving a battle for who will carry the family's leadership role and manage the family's transition of wealth.

Estate Planning

How Does Gift Tax Exclusion Work?

April 8, 2022

In 2022, the annual exclusion for Federal Gift Taxes increased to $16,000 per person per year. Although there is near-universal acceptance of the importance of gifting, there are several issues you should consider before making any gifts.

Estate Planning

Can End-of-Life Planning Increase Control for Cancer Patients?

April 1, 2022

An end-of-life program that enables patients with advanced cancer to document their wishes can enhance feelings of life completion, improve relationships with healthcare providers and decrease death-related anxiety, according to a presentation at the 2021 Virtual Association of Community Cancer Centers National Oncology Conference.

Estate Planning

How Do I Protect Myself and My Children in a Second Marriage?

March 29, 2022

Who’s going to inherit on the death of one of the re-marrieds? Will this be the surviving spouse? If so, where will those inherited monies go on the second-to-die’s death?

Estate Planning | Probate

Why Do I Need a Will?

March 21, 2022

If you die without a will, you die “intestate” and your assets will be distributed according to your state’s law. That could result in a distribution you didn’t intend.

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