Elder Counsel
How to Live a Longer and Healthier Life
There’s no doubt that a healthy lifestyle can significantly improve your health and the earlier you adopt a healthy lifestyle strategy, the…
When Planning an Estate, Avoid These Six Mistakes
Planning your estate will protect your assets, interests, and loved ones after you pass away. Sadly, many individuals make costly mistakes without…
Aging in Place: Importance of Home Improvements
As Americans age, they generally want to stay in their homes and communities. As a result, many homeowners are taking steps to…
Planning for the Generational Wealth Transfer
Planning ahead is important for securing a legacy that will remain for future generations. There are always generational differences of opinion as…
How Life Insurance Is Involved With Estate Planning
Initially, life insurance may seem to have no bearing on how your assets should be handled in an estate plan. However, life…
The Dignity of Dying: End-of-Life Care
Although it is a sobering experience to discuss mortality openly with your family, it is prudent. No one relishes the thought of…
Probate Can Be Disrupted by Creditors
In a will, the personal representative (executor) specifies that the date of death of the testator must be publicized, typically in a…
Medicaid Crisis Planning: When Does It Make Sense?
Medicaid is a federal and state program that helps people meet certain asset requirements pay for long-term care (LTC). Long-term care often…
Leaving an Estate to a Surviving Spouse
Following the loss of a spouse or longtime partner, it is difficult to look past your grief. However, it is crucial to…
Knowing Your Parents’ Aging Strategies Can Help You Avoid Medical Crises
In the US, many adult children live a long distance from their parents. Managing aging parents or in-law medical events can be…