Is My Parent At The Point Of Incapacity? by Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH 50 Comments Q: My 87 year old father lives alone. His house has become increasingly dirty, but he refuses to get help, even though I’m sure he needs it.…
What Are the Grounds for Contesting a Will? Ignoring State Law, Lack of Capacity, Undue Influence, and Fraud BY JULIE GARBER REVIEWED BY EBONY J. HOWARD Updated July 07, 2020 You can't challenge or contest a will simply because you…
ELDER ABUSE: WHEN A FAMILY MEMBER CAUSES HARM “Every person, no matter how young or how old, deserves to be safe from harm by those who live with them, care for them, or come in day-to-day contact with them.” —…
Should You Accept the Job of Executor of Someone’s Will? February 11, 2020 If you’ve been asked to serve as the executor of someone’s will, you should feel honored. It shows the person has a lot of faith in your…
What Is a Marital Trust and How Does It Work? Javier Simon, CEPF® JUL 24, 2019 A marital trust is a type of irrevocable trust that allows you to transfer assets to a surviving spouse tax free. It can also shield…
WHY YOUR DIGITAL ASSETS NEED A PLACE IN YOUR ESTATE PLAN! By Kevin P. Sweeney, JD, CFP® Home|Good to Know|Why Your Digital Assets Need a Place in Your Estate Plan As the world goes increasingly digital, many of us…
The April 2020 unemployment rate for workers 55 and older rose to 13.6 percent though many of these Americans want to work. COVID-19 restrictions and associated layoffs account for some unemployment increase, but so does the lack of employment opportunities…