Recognizing Signs of Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is a growing problem in the United States and around the world. It is defined as an intentional act or failure to act that...
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- Jun 10
Is Legal Separation the Right Option For You and Your Spouse?
You may be considering ending the relationship between you and your spouse, but for one reason or another have not been able to come to...
- Jun 4
The Most Frequently Reported Type of Elder Abuse - And What You Can Do To Prevent It
The International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization launched World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in...
- May 25
You've Heard of Divorce Mediation, but Have You Heard of Elder Mediation?
Mediation is a tool commonly associated with the divorce process, but it is a type of dispute resolution that can be useful for a lot...
- May 6
Mediation is a Great Tool for an Amicable Divorce
Divorces that are resolved in the courtroom can be time-consuming, expensive, emotionally exhausting, and unpredictable. If you and your...
- Apr 29
Creating a Plan for Handling Funeral Arrangements; a Final Gift to Your Loved Ones
The loss of a loved one can be a stressful time. Fortunately, there is something you can do to minimize the burden on your grieving loved...
- Apr 19
Creating a Funeral Trust May Aid in Medicaid Eligibility
If you're familiar with your state's Medicaid eligibility requirements, you may also be familiar with the phrase "Medicaid Spend Down." ...
- Apr 14
What is a Power of Attorney for Health Care?
While most of us recognize the terms Power of Attorney for Healthcare or Healthcare Proxy, we may not be as familiar with what exactly...
- Apr 12
A Day for Reflecting on Your Advance Care Planning Measures
National Healthcare Decisions Day is celebrated annually on April 16. It was founded in 2008 by Nathan Kottkamp, a Virginia-based health...
- Mar 29
Fact-Checking your Estate Planning Knowledge
There are various misconceptions about some of the tools used in estate planning. While this list is not exhaustive, it is intended to...
- Mar 25
Should You Add Your Child as a Joint-Owner of Your Bank Account?
Adding your child as a joint-owner to your bank account may seem like a good idea as you start to require assistance managing your...
- Mar 23
Providing For a Child With Special Needs Through Estate Planning
If you currently provide for a child with special needs you may wonder what you can do to ensure that they are taken care of when you are...
- Mar 16
Laughing For the Health of It
Have you ever heard that laughter is the best medicine? It's no joke, and is the reason Dr. Dale Anderson created National Well-Elderly...
- Mar 15
Impostor Scams Cost Americans Nearly $1.2 Billion in 2020
The Federal Trade Commission reported that Impostor Scams were responsible for nearly $1.2 billion in consumer losses last year. As if...
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