Appointing a “Digital Heir”

Estate planning documents such as a Will or Trust allow for the distribution of assets and tangible possessions, but what (more…)

We know that trusting someone to enter your loved one’s home to take care of them properly is a big (more…)

A recent article in Newsday highlighted the success story of a GPS tracking device in finding a mentally disabled woman (more…)

The latest telephone scam has surfaced and it is your own name and telephone number showing up on your caller (more…)

Did you know that if you die owning traditional retirement accounts, such as 401(k) plans and IRA’s that the income (more…)

We speak a lot about how uncomfortable conversations regarding end of life can be. Oftentimes, people will even avoid creating (more…)

Did you know that the average cost of care for dementia patients in the community in the US ranges from (more…)

Do you know the rules regarding required minimum distributions (RMDs)? In USA Today, a reader posed the question; Q: I’m (more…)

We were recently informed about a resource that we believe will be helpful to many individuals who read our blog. This resource is The Caregiver’s Guide to Financial Planning in the Shadows of Dementia. Planning is very important for all people but it is especially important when a person is...

Genworth has conducted a Cost of Care survey every year for the past 12 years. For 2015 it appears the (more…)