It can be difficult to accept that a parent needs more help than they are getting. If you are taking care of your parent or they are ill, you may be wondering: Is it time for my parent to move to a nursing home? Assessing their condition Nursing homes provide a range...
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What and who does Medicaid cover?
People can misunderstand what Medicaid coverage looks like and who is actually covered, adversely affecting their long-term care plans. To avoid missing out on critical benefits and exhausting your own resources in the interest of qualifying for coverage, read on for...
What to look for when you visit Mom or Dad
As states ease their lockdown rules, people will be eager to visit loved ones. If you have older, vulnerable parents, you could be especially ready to visit them in person. However, in addition to being mindful of how to visit them safely, you should also prepare to...
Can you take care of your parent in your home?
Many adult children anticipate caring for an aging parent at some point. This expectation can stem from wanting to retain a close relationship or out of obligation. Whatever the reasons may be, determining if such an arrangement is feasible will be crucial.A primary...
Changing your estate plan as your kids grow up
Having children can change a person’s ideas about the future. As such, creating an estate plan is something many people do when they become parents.Creating an estate plan is certainly wise for new parents. However, it is also important to update and revise your plans...
Protecting your charitable ambitions in your estate plan
Wanting to support a charitable cause you believe in can be a critical component of your estate plan.In most cases, charitable organizations welcome and appreciate gifts of any size or type. But to maximize and protect your donation, and to make it easier for the...
Ensuring your parent’s safety with in-home care providers
Having in-home care for your parent can give adult children a great sense of comfort and relief. Many people in this situation are happy that their parent can stay in his or her own home without feeling like they are responsible for a mom or dad’s health and...
Pet project: Addressing your pets in your estate plan
We often discuss estate plans in the context of how they can protect our property and our loved ones when we are gone. However, one question that people often have is where animal companions fit in. They are loved ones, to be sure, but in the eyes of the law, they are...
Using technology to prevent financial abuse
As we get older, we can become increasingly dependent on others, and some people experience mental declines that affect memory and comprehension. These conditions make people vulnerable and, unfortunately, targets for financial exploitation.To protect yourself, your...
Talking to your parents about an estate plan
Topics like funeral plans, inheritances and incapacitation are not exactly topics that families enjoy discussing. However, as our parents get older, these difficult conversations can become increasingly valuable to have.If you have not talked to your parents about...
