Should I get a Prenup? BY DORI ZINN Updated December 09, 2020 Marriage is supposed to be forever, but for some couples, divorce—not death—do them part. Fortunately, the divorce rate has been dropping in recent years, but it was still…
Should I Worry about Medicaid Estate Recovery? What is It? The Medicaid Estate Recovery Program (MERP) may be used to recoup costs paid toward long-term care. It’s designed to help make the program affordable for the government, but it can…
Don't Wait Until Your Parents Become Incapacitated to Plan for Your Future! Don't Wait Until Your Parents Become Incapacitated to Plan for Your Future! Have you ever been concerned about an older relative who seems to be making bad decisions?…
Revising Your Estate Plan After Divorce If you don't update your will, trust, and beneficiary designations, your ex could inherit. By Mary Randolph, J.D. If you're going through the emotional and financial turmoil of a divorce, estate planning may be the…
What is a Disability Panel and How Does it Work? What is a Disability Panel and How Does it Work? Aging can be both rewarding and challenging. With age we gain the wisdom we wish we would have had…
I’m NOT in a Low-Income Bracket, I Couldn’t Possibly Qualify for Medicaid, Think Again! I’m NOT in a Low-Income Bracket, I Couldn’t Possibly Qualify for Medicaid, Think Again! Think you make too much money to be eligible for Medicaid? Have…
Seniors; Is is time to Downsize? Senior-Friendly Guide to Downsizing BY MYMOVE Updated February 22, 2021 Seniors; Is is time to Downsize? Most seniors know that there will come a day when they’ll have to downsize, either to simplify their…
How to Keep Your Estate Plans Private. Did you know that having a Will does not mean that it will not become public record? In fact, in the state of Florida, Wills are still subject to probate and all of the…
Pandemic Pets and Pet Companionship: 7 Benefits/Considerations for Care Coordination and Estate Planning One thing that many people learned as they were forced to stay at home during the pandemic is that pet companionship is important. For many, life trapped…
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…