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Why Haven’t You Protected Against Incapacitation?
Most people understand the benefits of traditional estate planning and yet many of them have not engaged in it at all. In fact, numerous studies indicate that far too many people don’t even have the most basic of estate plans in the form of a will. But another commonly neglected area of estate planning… Read More »
Having Trouble Talking Estate Plan with Your Family?
For most people, they recognize that relationships that they’ve built over the course of their life are more important than anything else. However, no matter how good of a saver, planner or investor you consider yourself to be, other people are almost always impacted by your actions and decisions including your failures and your… Read More »
Consumers and Loved Ones Frustrated with Lack of Transparency in Senior Housing
If you have done any research to identify the right place for your loved one to live as you grow older, you’ve probably been frustrated that although you can learn everything about the facility on the website, there is a lack of transparency with regard to pricing. According to the Genworth Cost of Care… Read More »
Kinds of Elder Fraud to Be Aware of
Whether you’re concerned about yourself or whether you’re an adult child thinking about your elderly loved one in Virginia Beach, it’s natural to think about the potential impact of fraud. Sadly, elderly individuals are often more vulnerable to fraud because people engaged in scams target this age category due to perceived assets held by… Read More »
Virginia Beach Police Department Offers Support to the Elderly with Operation Lookout Expanded
This program is managed and sponsored by the Virginia Beach Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit, Home Depot of Virginia Beach, the Virginal Department of Criminal Justice Services, Sentara Home Care Services, and the Virginia Beach Sherriff’s Office. Operation Lookout Expanded is a grant that provides assistance for the installation and purchase of large view… Read More »
Planning Ahead to Live a More Purposeful Life
Planning ahead is not always an easy proposition, but taking the care to consider critical questions about your future and the future of your estate empowers your loved ones. It’s an act of care to take the time to consider how to protect your family members in the future. By thinking about your wishes… Read More »
The Best Estate Plans Can Be Created When You Know Your Goals
There are plenty of different opportunities to put off estate planning. Some people do it because they assume their estate isn’t big enough, others avoid talking to an estate planning lawyer because they assume that nothing will ever happen to them. Others are not sure what they want to accomplish. This last one is… Read More »
New Study Shows That Failing to Identify Smells Could Be a Sign of Developing Alzheimer’s
Being aware of your elderly loved one’s propensity to develop Alzheimer’s is something that many people in the sandwich generation are concerned about. There are many different symptoms that indicate that your loved one could be experiencing cognitive decline and your ability to react quickly could get them the medical treatment they need to… Read More »
Getting a Durable Power of Attorney to Work in Your Estate Plan
Many people are at least familiar with the potential cost of long-term care. Many individuals in sandwich generation are responsible for taking care of their parents who are aging while also caring for children. This can be an overwhelming experience that prompts people to think about planning for their own future. Although estate planning… Read More »
Be Aware of the Risks of Online Estate Planning
Given that so much business and personal tasks can be accomplished online today, it might seem simple to use online estate planning sites to put together your power of attorney, your trust or your will. It’s appealing for those individuals who don’t want to or can’t afford to shell out money for an estate… Read More »