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The Latest on Alzheimer’s Disease Treatments
Seeing a loved one progress through the stages of Alzheimer’s Disease can be disheartening. For several decades, extensive research has been conducted in the pharmaceutical field to find ways to prevent the disease, lessen the symptoms and now actually attack the disease process.
July 14, 2021
5 Coping Tips for Difficult Behavior Exhibited by Elderly Loved Ones
Providing the proper care and attention for our elderly loved ones can sometimes be met with some challenging behavior. Below are 5 common problems and tips for handling them:
July 12, 2021
What Constitutes Executor Fraud?
After someone passes away, the probate court will appoint an executor (also referred to as a personal representative or estate administrator) to navigate probate. The executor is often named in the decedent’s will.
July 9, 2021
What to Include in a Letter of Instruction?
A letter of instruction can be a beneficial piece in estate planning. It is an informal document that will give your loved ones important information about personal and financial matters after your death.
July 8, 2021
Estate Planning Considerations for Transgender Individuals
Transitioning may be a personal and private matter; however, there are important legal implications to consider so that documents match up correctly. Your name and pronouns need to be consistent to prevent unnecessary legal hassles.
July 7, 2021
Fighting Over Inherited Property? Learn How Maryland’s Sale in Lieu of Partition May Resolve the Conflict
When more than one beneficiary inherits the same piece of real estate, chances are that conflicts will arise. This may be when a parent leaves the family home to all his or her children or when a vacation home or investment property is left to multiple family members.
July 5, 2021
Is Estate Planning a Wise Place to Procrastinate?
If you procrastinate and it carries over into estate planning, you should recognize that time will indeed run out on that issue, according to the Twin Cities Pioneer Press in "3 moves you should make in the first 3 years of retirement."
July 1, 2021
When Your Senior’s Negativity Starts Taking Its Toll on the Family
Elder abuse refers to exploitation, harm and/or neglect to vulnerable care recipients. But what if the abuse is the other way around?
June 30, 2021
What Happens to Assets Remaining in a Special Needs Trust When the Primary Beneficiary Dies?
For those living with disabilities and qualifying for certain government benefits, a special needs trust may be essential in allowing the person to continue to enjoy those benefits. Special needs trusts are important vehicles in special needs planning.
June 28, 2021
Chaotic Times – Can Intra-Family Loans Help?
The aftermath of the pandemic, cybersecurity attacks and growing hatred and violence in our communities result in many families struggling to stay afloat – financially and mentally. Millions of Americans remain unemployed while small businesses struggle to find workers.
June 25, 2021
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