Seniors’ Benefits from Exercise
Although we gain more time after retirement, exercise may still be sacrificed to other activities in our busy lives. According to the American Medical Association…
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Although we gain more time after retirement, exercise may still be sacrificed to other activities in our busy lives. According to the American Medical Association…
The problem of age discrimination in the workplace persists despite decades of efforts to eliminate it. Age discrimination occurs when an employee or prospective employee…
Upon receiving an inheritance and dealing with a loved one's death, people feel mixed emotions. The loss of a loved one is sad but the…
As part of a comprehensive estate plan, several documents are created that spell out how a person wishes to be remembered. During the process, you…
Increasing numbers of older Americans are experiencing widowhood or divorce, leading to new relationships. The US Census Bureau reports that more than half of all older adults…
Despite inheritance, stepchildren are often treated the same in today's American families as full biological children. This is particularly true where stepchildren are part of…
The process of distributing the property of the deceased will be overseen by a probate court if your loved one dies intestate, or without a…
It is possible that your heirs, including minors and adults, may disagree regarding family circumstances, particularly regarding inheriting your estate. Relationships can change and intensify…
The annuity is a financial product that pays a fixed amount of money every year for the rest of the annuitant's life. Most annuities are…
The goal of most of us is to live a long and healthy life. However, when people live for a long time, they often outlive…
When you start planning, both in terms of financial affairs and health care needs, you may wonder what the difference between estate planning and elder…
You were chosen to handle a deceased person's assets and affairs after their death if they believed that you would be a trustworthy executor or…
A parent who is aging often loses their ability to think clearly and make informed and meaningful decisions. This growing inability may occur due to…
Current inflationary pressures are leading to financial insecurity for many US seniors. Besides reducing unnecessary expenses, retirees or near-retirees should examine existing government programs to…
Elder law and estate planning are often used interchangeably; however, there are significant differences between the two. While some overlap exists between the two, learning…
The right choice in many cases is to divide assets equally among children. Yet, in some families, each child receiving the same inheritance can be…
Probate may be minimized or avoided entirely with the help of an estate planning attorney. Probate proceedings are part of the public record and can…
Unlike last wills and testaments, living wills do not pass assets and property after death. Instead, it is a mechanism to communicate to your family…
Tax law change proposals are on the verge of becoming law, which may have significant impacts on some of the commonwealth transfer strategies for estates.…
How do special needs differ from other needs? For those with learning difficulties, behavioral or emotional issues, or physical disabilities, special needs is a type…
When you prepare and organize your financial information for when you are no longer capable, you will achieve peace of mind and relieve the burden…
There is no one who wants to think they may be incapacitated by illness or trauma. Every day, people face this problem. With this knowledge,…
Google founders wrote in a letter when the company became a publicly-traded company in 2004 that the company and its employees were "committed to significantly…
It was 30 years ago when Congress enacted safeguards to protect the savings of married couples who use Medicaid. These protections prevent husbands and wives…
In order to understand how guardianship can help an adult with special needs, you must understand the key responsibilities guardians are responsible for. Guardian duties…
You face a greater challenge to protect and provide for your children if they have special needs that require additional care. Structuring your estate plan…
Your mother might say that, wouldn't she? When was the last time that you wished you had listened to your mother? Nobody really wants to…
The number of veterans' benefits has been expanded to address the growing number of veterans -- currently about 19 million-- including health, education, and home…
In a study, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has found that almost 75% of Americans who retire will need some form…
The American Bar Association (ABA) describes probate as the legal process that recognizes a will and names the personal representative (executor) to administer an estate…
Isn't it more sensible for a family member to assist a senior with care at home than to pay an outside agency or service? Or…
You must consider certain criteria when you need to select an executor for your estate, or accept the responsibility yourself as a representative of an…