Rethinking Nutritional Guidelines

December 9, 2019

There is a great deal of misinformation about the nutritional needs of older adults.

An Inheritance and Divorce?

December 4, 2019

An issue that frequently arises is the treatment of an inheritance received by a spouse during the marriage. The basic rule is that any property received via gift or inheritance during the marriage is exempt from equitable distribution.

Power of Attorney Instead of a Will?

December 4, 2019

Does a Power of Attorney ever lapse? What happens if I change my mind and want to take the Power of Attorney back? Can the Power of Attorney refuse to return the authority?

Does a Trust Beneficiary Pay Income Taxes?

December 3, 2019

Beneficiaries of a trust typically pay taxes on the distributions they receive from the trust’s income rather than the trust itself paying the tax. However, such beneficiaries are not subject to taxes on distributions from the trust’s principal.

Are You Prepared for Aging In Place?

November 27, 2019

‘Aging in place’ is what most of us want—to stay home in our comfortable environment as we age and receive care in the home when needed rather than moving to a nursing home or assisted living facility.

Having a Business Succession Plan is Not Just for You

November 26, 2019

As closely held business owners know, their financial plans, retirement plans, and estate plans are inextricably linked to the value of the business.

When Names Change, You Should Update Estate Planning Documents?

November 20, 2019

The fact is people’s names often change. People get married and divorced, or sometimes they just legally change their names.

Putting off Getting Hearing Aids? Don’t—Your Brain Will Thank You!

November 19, 2019

A few years ago, researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine gave us yet another reason to worry about getting Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias: They demonstrated an association between hearing loss and cognitive decline.

Sharing Legal Documents and Passwords

November 18, 2019

Safe and shareable password storage is vital in today’s computerized world. The old solution–writing down passwords on paper set next to your keyboard–is not safe, not adequate, and not shareable.

Assemble Your Team to Prevent Falling Injuries

November 13, 2019

Many different factors can cause falls, so your team should include several people who can assess various aspects of your life that could contribute to falls.

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