A Trust for Your Beloved Pet
A pet trust makes it possible for you to continue to provide for your pet when you have passed. A pet trust is a legal arrangement that will specify how to care for and take care financially of your beloved…
What Happens to the Inheritance if the Beneficiary Is Deceased?
When a beneficiary is deceased, who will get the inheritance? You may be wondering whether if you leave property to your brother Jim, but he dies before you, would his kids inherit the property in his place? The answer is,…
How to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
Because seniors are older and represent a different generation with lesser exposure to technology, for many reasons they are more vulnerable to identity theft. Identity theft is a crime that is on the rise. It involves a criminal stealing personal…
Estate Planning for the LGBTQIA+ Community
To protect our loved ones and our assets, estate planning is important to any individual regardless of orientation. In the LGBTQIA+ community, estate planning can legally protect against discrimination even if others are reluctant to recognize your relationship and your…
How Does a Special Needs Trust Work?
A trust is set up to manage a person’s assets and property, and this trust is overseen by an appointed person. The person or entity who manages the trust is known as the “trustee” and is entrusted with the responsibility…
The Risk for Dementia Increases by Living Alone
Nearly all older adults prefer to age in the comfort of their long-time homes and familiar community surroundings. But aging in place often means living alone. Pew Research findings show that older people are more likely to live alone in…
Plan Your Final Wishes
The importance of making end-of-life preparations cannot be stressed enough. Many put off making these plans thinking there is always time. The sad reality is that none of us are guaranteed time. Others may be bothered by the thought of…
Nursing Homes Gaining Increased Protection From COVID-19 Suits
Nursing homes are naturally more susceptible to disease because of the frequent movement of nursing personnel between areas and the communal environment. Before the coronavirus pandemic, a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report in 2019 found that 82 percent of the…
Is It Enough to Have a Will?
An estimated 50% of Americans do not currently have a will. While a will is a necessary document that every person who owns assets should have, it is still a relatively simple document that may not even cover everything you…
Did You Know Most Electronic Devices Can Be Hacked?
The senior population’s exposure to being hacked is increased every time an electronic device is connected to the internet. It is becoming increasingly common for everyday items like refrigerators, thermostats, and doorbells to be internet-connected making our homes and personal…