Category: Health Care Proxy
You cannot control the action of an adult child, but you can prepare for it. No matter how close family members may be, they do not always agree with your viewpoints and that can create some real problems in later years. However, those problems can be avoided, according to “Aging parents can protect against unwanted […]
It can be the best of times and it can be the worst of times. When the kids head off to college, you will find that the move will have an impact on your finances and how you handle those changes may well have an impact on your future, according to The Cross Timbers Gazette […]
The settling of the pop artist’s $60 million estate is likely to take years. Attorneys for artist Robert Indiana’s estate have a lot of questions for people close to the artist about the handling of his assets. That is expected to take a long time to get squared away, according to the Associated Press in […]
It can be expensive for you and you might want to talk to other family members about the finances. The primary caregiver for an elderly family member needs to go into the position knowing it will be costly to them as well, according to The Motley Fool in “The High Cost of being an Elderly […]
You need a Health Care Proxy, if you are an adult. It doesn’t matter what stage of life you are in. If you are an adult, you always should have a Power of Attorney, according to Benefits Pro in “Designating powers of attorney: Selection, documentation, and communication best practices“. The Health Care Proxy is also […]
A will is needed with a durable general power or attorney and a health care proxy. A last will and testament (generally known as a will), a durable general power of attorney and a health care proxy are three of the key items in an estate plan, according The Daily News in “How Useful is […]
The older one gets, the more expensive the insurance becomes, that is, if it is still available. The possibility of needing long-term care insurance can be a thought that one would like to avoid. However, the truth is it should be discussed and taken into consideration in retirement planning, according to CNBC in “Plan ahead […]
There are several measures you can use to protect yourself and your family. The life expectancy for Americans is getting longer and longer, with the concept that the longer you live the more likely you’ll have an even longer life span, according to Kiplinger, in “Are You Ready for Longevity? 4 Steps to Take Now“. […]
It may be a tough conversation to create an Advanced Directive. However, it can give you peace of mind. While it may be difficult to come to conclusions needed to create an Advanced Directive, it is really a good idea to have one when you reach the age of majority, according to The Herald News in […]
Estate planning is important regardless of age. However, it is especially important to families with young children. Many young families with small children do not have estate planning at the top of their list. However, it really should be a top priority, according to The Daily Sentinel’s in “What is missing from your estate plan?“. […]
