The last decade has seen a series of major changes affecting the health system, insurance coverage and patients' responsibility. These amendments have affected Medicare enrollees, too, and there is no sign the changes will be slowing down any time soon. The latest...
Month: September 2018
A progressive disease diagnosis can be devastating
The numbers are staggering, but the reality can be even more so. Alzheimer's and dementia are on the rise throughout Colorado as well as the rest of the nation. The emotional and financial costs associated with a progressive disease such as these can be...
Guardianship process is taxing on the family; help is available
Sometimes the signs are subtle and easy to miss. In other instances, the change is almost immediate and there is no time for the Colorado resident to take action. The fact, however, is often the same. A loved one is no longer able to make sound decisions and...
Estate planning and how to save in the end
Spending money to save money may sound odd; however, in many cases, it is necessary for the Colorado resident to spend money in order to maximize his or her savings. This is especially true when it comes to estate planning. On the surface, it may seem like a simple...
Estate planning is smart and practical for everyone
It is impossible to predict the future, but with help, it may be possible to put plans into place that can allow a person to have security and stability months or years down the road. One way to do this is through effective and thorough estate planning, which is...
Estate planning and the family business
Successful family businesses do not just happen. The Colorado business person spends time planning, analyzing and working to make the business successful. In addition to wanting the business to be successful now, he or she often looks to the future and the legacy that...
3 forms of elder financial abuse
As people get older, they tend to become more vulnerable to abuse. The elderly often need more help with daily tasks and responsibilities, and those who are in a position to help are also in a position to abuse. It is sadly true that this potential sometimes comes to...