by Christine | Jun 4, 2015 | Elder Law, End of Life Decisions, Estate Planning, Long Term Care |
At Hospice of Anchorage, end of life planning is what clinical director Alison O'Donnell encourages. Having advanced directives, or a living will, and a power of attorney in place is a gift to family, she said. Folks all over the country are starting to think...
by Christine | Jun 2, 2015 | Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Estates, LIfe Insurance, Living Trust, Probate, Tax Planning, Trusts, Wills |
"If you are looking at Baby Boomers, they are looking at what their cash flow will be in retirement," says Carol Kroch, managing director, wealth and philanthropic planning at Wilmington Trust in Wilmington, Del. "Can they do the things they want to do?...
by Christine | May 27, 2015 | Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Living Trust, Trusts, Wills |
Coming together at 50-plus is different from getting married in your 20s, particularly when it comes to money. "You've had a lifetime of solidifying your money beliefs" and behaviors, says Janet Stanzak, president of the Financial Planning Association....
by Christine | May 26, 2015 | Elder Abuse, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Wills |
A Walnut Ridge woman was arrested for forging a will after someone else had died. Another scammer made the news recently, this time involving a forged will. KAIT reported the story in an article titled "Woman arrested for forging new will after someone...
by Christine | May 19, 2015 | Advanced Health Care Directive, Conservatorships, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Guardianships, Living Trust, Power of Attorney, Probate, Trusts, Wills |
"A lot of people think this is just about elderly parents, but it's a big issue for people with adult children away at school or on their own as an unmarried adult," said Carnick, president of Carnick & Kubik Personal Wealth Advisors. "Who's...
by Christine | May 14, 2015 | Elder Abuse, Elder Law |
The Long Term Care Special Prosecutions Unit was created one-year ago and since then, special agents have opened 113-cases, filing five felony charges since last summer. San Diego families in search of quality care are now getting more allies in the fight against...