By: Caring.Com, Contributor Let’s face it—end-of-life planning isn’t fun. The topic can seem morose, depressing — maybe even a little scary. But it’s also a critical aspect of managing your assets and protecting your family, which is why it’s surprising that nearly 6 out of 10 Americans are unprepared for the inevitable. According to a […]
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Aging Care Article: Summer Weather Doesn’t Mix With Some Medications
Summer is here and the days continue to get hotter. Most people look forward to getting outside and enjoying the warm weather, but several common prescription medications can complicate having fun in the sun. It is important to be more mindful of medication side effects and watchful of a senior’s well-being during this time of […]
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Forbes Article: What The Wealthy Are Doing With Their Estate Planning During The Covid-19 Crisis
By: Megan Gorman Across the country, Americans are reeling from the impact of the Covid-19 crisis. But as volatility impacts all areas of our daily life, many wealthy Americans are looking at their estate planning to see if there are any unique opportunities. While this may seem to be an odd time to focus on estate […]
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People Magazine Article: ‘Panicked’ Teachers Prep Wills, Goodbye Letters Before Their Schools Reopen
By Hilary Shenfeld “It is unconscionable that educators and parents are being asked to plan for end-of-life decisions because our country has no plan for reopening schools and institutions of higher education safely,” says NEA president Lily Eskelsen García. Many school districts have announced they won’t hold in-person classes at the beginning of the school year, […]
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Video: Estate Planning Services
Many people devote more time to planning a vacation than they do planning their estate. Without estate planning you are only making things harder for those that you love.
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It seems like many people devote more time to planning a vacation, what car to buy or even where to eat dinner than they do deciding who will inherit their assets after they’re gone. Sure, estate planning isn’t as fun to think about as booking a trip or checking out restaurant reviews. But without it, […]
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Important Update: Public Access to Courts and other Court Facilities
Yesterday, July 7, 2020, the Supreme Judicial Court issued a new order regarding public access to courthouses and other court facilities, which goes into effect on July 13 when the courts physically reopen for limited purposes. Yesterday’s order provides guidance to persons conducting business within court facilities and establishes requirements for entering and remaining in them. The order […]
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Bankrate Article: 401(k) rollover options: Here’s what to do if you lose or change your job
llions of Americans will need to decide what to do with their 401(k), as workers face a coronavirus-driven recession in which top economists expect a long-lasting double-digit unemployment rate to persist. If you’re suddenly unemployed, worrying about your distant financial future may seem unimportant when you have immediate pressing needs now. Still, the decisions that you make […]
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Kiplinger Article: Watch Out for the Elder Fraud Web Scams Range from Petty Theft to Embezzlement
Your parents may need your help. By Miriam Cross There were warning signs: A constantly ringing phone. Bank accounts in disarray after an apparent hack. Messages from her family that went unreturned for days because she was extremely busy. A new man in her life, with whom she talked over the phone but never in […]
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Article from MarketWatch: You Need to Make a Will Now More Than Ever
By Brad Wiewel This article is reprinted by permission from NextAvenue.org. It is part of The Coronavirus Outbreak: What You Need To Know Special Report. The pandemic proves you need a will, but the process has changed. Until now, you may have viewed writing a will as something you’d get around to doing someday. But because of the […]
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