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Financial advisors long told people that a million dollars would be enough to fund their retirement, but that is not always the case. There are some individuals who will require far more support and incur far more expenses during their golden years than others. Living...
When you suffer from a personal injury, it can be tempting to take legal action immediately. However, your initial injuries could appear smaller, but then grow with time. It’s best to wait until you know the extent of your injuries, so you get the total compensation...
Upon a person’s death, it is important to understand whether an estate proceeding is even necessary in the first place to access the decedent’s assets, and if so, which type of proceeding is required. The type of estate proceeding that may be needed depends on a...
Congress passed the Senior Safe Act in 2018 to help prevent financial exploitation of older U.S. citizens. As noted by AARP, the Act encourages employees of financial institutions to report suspicions of elder abuse. A review of a senior's account history and recent...
An estate plan can encompass a lot of parts including a Will, Trust and Advance Directives (such as a Power of Attorney and Health Care proxy). A Health Care Proxy allows you to appoint someone you trust to make health care decisions for you at a point when you can no...
Despite thoughtful retirement planning, many people struggle to pay for long-term care in their later years. Individuals may have generous pensions, social security, and retirement funds, but find that the cost of home care or nursing home care can quickly exhaust...
Medicaid has restrictions that prevent certain income levels from qualifying. However, Medicaid offers a program called the Excess Income program. Otherwise known as the Surplus Income program or Spenddown program, the goal is to provide Medicaid for people who have...
Experiencing a traumatic brain injury can affect your entire life. Your road to recovery depends on the diagnosis and severity of your injury. According to the National Institutes of Health, various treatments may eliminate different emotional, physical and cognitive...
As you and your spouse age, or your parents begin to age, you should consider that there may be a need for a nursing home. Finding a quality facility can take some time and you may want to begin looking early. Before you start searching for a nursing home, you should...
According to the FBI, criminals target the elderly every year due to their lack of internet savvy, polite demeaner, savings accounts, homeownership, and good credit. Understanding the types of elder fraud may help people identify and protect against it. Types of elder...
