Trusts are created when a person or firm manages property or assets for the benefit of another person. The person or entity who manages the trust is known as the “trustee” and is entrusted with the responsibility of making decisions…
Citizenship means the right to vote - yet you could lose that right if you become a ward of a guardianship. Having a strong power of attorney is essential to avoid that drastic, but a little-known, consequence. A power of…
The Covid-19 epidemic presents a poignant dilemma: if you or someone you love falls into a life-threatening illness, would you be willing to go to extreme lengths to prolong your life? For us who are particularly vulnerable – seniors, those…
It has taken longer than expected for the vaccines to be distributed. So how do we continue to maintain strong mental health during the next several months after enduring so much already? The human being is hardwired to evaluate risks…
As a result of his dementia, wildlife expert, author, guest TV personality, and TV producer Jack Hanna is retiring from work and public life. He has starred in Animal Adventures, Voices for Wildlife, and Into the Wild among numerous other…
The Coronavirus pandemic creates risks for Americans far beyond getting infected with COVID-19. If you are close to retirement age and recently lost your job, there is a good chance you may not find work again. The Great Recession (2007-2009)…
US Census Bureau statistics show that over 18.2 million veterans live in the United States, and 38 percent of them are 65 or older. Additionally, the Census Bureau reports that more than 9 million veterans receive services from the Department…
Famous talk-show host Larry King was married to seven women and fathered five children. He died at age 87 on January 23, 2021, after contracting Covid and then succumbing to an infection. Immediately after his death, his estate went straight…
As more and more Americans suffer from dementia, specifically Alzheimer's Disease, family members who provide care for them are finding caregiving to be more and more difficult. Even though you understand your loved one's dementia behaviors are a symptom of…
The future is a big unknown for everyone. Significant uncertainty abounds as to the outcomes of US tax legislation proposals. Estate and gift tax exemptions may get cut in half or not, and whatever happens will likely affect all deaths…