Things to Know About Being an Executor of an Estate Closing out the estate of a relative or friend who has died is an important, and time-consuming, responsibility by Carole Fleck, AARP Bulletin MILLER MOBLEY/REDUX Things to Know About Being an…
What Can You Do to Help Support the Seniors You Love Right Now? From Focus on the Family.com Assisting Aging Loved Ones With Estate Planning What Can You Do to Help Support the Seniors You Love Right Now? Do you…
The Case of an Agent that Acts Under a Springing Power of Attorney Before the Principal is Incapacitated APRIL 28, 2021 By Jill Roamer, J.D., CIPP/US Medicaid Planning, Elder Law The Case of an Agent that Acts Under a Springing Power of Attorney…
How to Talk to Your Parents About Estate Planning It’s a hard conversation to have but a necessary one BY TERRI WILLIAMS Updated March 25, 2021 Discussing estate planning with your parents is a conversation that can be difficult to…
What Is Elder Law? BY JULIE GARBER Updated September 17, 2020 What Is Elder Law? Elder law is a field of law dealing with the unique legal issues that affect older adults. Understand how elder law works through an example,…
What Is a 'Lady Bird Deed'? I heard about something called a “Lady Bird deed” that could be useful if I need to apply for Medicaid. What exactly is it and why is it named that? A "Lady Bird deed"…
5 Emotional Blocks to Estate Planning By: PATTI SPENCER REVIEWED BY EBONY J. HOWARD Updated April 06, 2021 Here are 5 Emotional Blocks to Estate Planning. Death and taxes are two subjects that are both emotionally charged. Nobody wants to talk about…
The Growing Need for Geriatric Care Managers The name can be misleading as professional geriatric care managers tend to a senior's unique health care situation needs rather than being responsive to a particular age. The truth is aging is a…
Exercise May Help Slow Cognitive Decline in Some People with Parkinson’s Disease Exercise May Help Slow Cognitive Decline in Some People with Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson's disease can and often does affect thinking and memory skills. Actually, these problems are "among…
Biden Administration Eases Recommended Restrictions on Nursing Home Visits Biden Administration Eases Recommended Restrictions on Nursing Home Visits. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued new guidance on whether families can visit loved ones in nursing homes.…