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Estate Planning Blog – Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes
Do your parents need more care?
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,...
The Future of Caregiving – Things to Consider
Written by Barbara Cannon, LSW, CMC, owner of Answers for Elders
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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.
National Family Caregivers Month
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...
Alzheimer’s Family Support Center Support Schedule of Support Groups
Bourne Caregivers Support Group 1st Monday of the month, 10:00-11:30AM Keystone Place at Buzzards BayBrewster Caregivers Support Group, Dementia Support Group (run simultaneously)1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 1:00-2:30PM Maplewood Brewster (Route 124) Men's Early Stage / MCI Coffee & Conversation Group 3rd Thursday of the month, 10:00-11:00AM Maplewood Brewster (Route...
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Why Chronic Illness Has To Be Considered During Estate Planning
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...
Nerd Wallet Article – Estate Planning: A 7-Step Checklist of the Basics
Here's what estate planning is and a handful of things you can do to get started.
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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...
How to Pick the Best Estate Planning Attorney for You
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...
How to Plan for Your Estate Planning
Like so many other areas of modern life, estate planning requires the knowledge and skill of a professional. Therefore, the most important step you can take in this process is choosing your estate planning attorney carefully, based on excellent credentials, testimonials, and personal recommendations. As you will see if you do careful...