em·pa·thy /ˈempəTHē/ noun/ The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
As we get older, we find that we become more empathetic because life has a way of humbling us to soften those sharp edges from our youth. But what does empathy have to do with elder...
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Unless your parents die young or are exceptionally hardy, they will need increasing care during the aging process. As you plan your estate or assist your parents in their estate planning, it is important to keep this in mind.
Having the resources to pay for additional services, home care,...
As we continue to watch the population of boomers explode over the next 10 years we are already observing the crunch of seniors finding professional as well as personal caregivers to help them through the senior years.
The month of November is known as National Family Caregiver month and we want to recognize all the wonderful things that caregivers do. Family caregivers provide care of their spouses, parents and/or grandparents. They also provide love and support to these individuals. Typically, they are not trained and sometimes have full time...
Whether you are suffering from a serious illness at the time you begin planning your estate or are diagnosed after the task has been completed, the fact that you have a chronic illness is relevant to the process. This is why it is vital to share this information with your estate planning...
You don't have to be rich to need estate planning. Your estate includes everything you own, and it can be any size, which is why it can be worth taking time to...
So, you’re ready to begin planning for your future or updating your existing estate plan and are seeking the very best estate planning attorney in your region for the job. Here are some pointers on how to make a wise choice when picking the right estate planning legal team to meet your...
