By Janet Howard Aging is inevitable. We’re all growing older all the time. Fortunately, those who have gone before us, our elders, really enjoy giving advice. Reading and listening to what they have to say about how best to grow old is a smart way for those of us in our relative youth to take ...
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By Susan M. Keenan Although many people know where their personal records are stored, they forget to let other family members know where they are. It is important to find a secure location for storing all of your important personal documents. Keeping your personal records in a safe and secure loca...
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Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz, member of the Assembly Standing Committee on Aging, and Senator Roxanne J. Persaud, Chair of the Senate Social Services Committee today announced that both houses of the state legislature have passed key legislation to expand the work of Enhanced Multidisciplinary Teams ...
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We have to protect our assets to create and maintain generational wealth. Attorney Brian Figeroux explains the importance. Legal Help Get a FREE, no-obligation consultation here. Ask the Lawyer. Call 855-768-8845 or visit www.askthelawyer.us
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Advance care planning is not just about old age. At any age, a medical crisis could leave you too ill to make your own health care decisions. Even if you are not sick now, planning for health care in the future is an important step toward making sure you get the medical care you would […]
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By Sheila O’ Brian You know you should make a will, but you never seem to be able to drum up much enthusiasm for the idea. It seems like a big, complicated pain-in-the-butt undertaking and you’re not planning on dying anytime soon anyway. You know that lawyers cost a fortune, and who knows if you ...
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By Roger G. Those who accept the role as a caregiver to an aging parent, or family member, are special people. Not only must a good caregiver know how to responsibly take care of an aging individual, but they must also learn how to maintain a proper balance between their own personal life and their ...
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By C.D. Crowder Everyone has heard of wills. However, how many know about living trusts? In fact, until recently, I never knew they existed. So what exactly is a living trust you may ask. Put simply, it is a written legal document that partially replaces a will. Will you need one though? That’s the ...
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Moving into the phase of life of a senior citizen calls for thinking about things that you might have put off before. This includes many of life’s philosophical questions and looking back on life and thinking about what you did well and what you regret. But aside from those reflective questions, the...
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If you add up the value of everything you own and subtract the value of everything you owe, that’s called your net worth. When you pass, it’s called your estate. While you’re still alive, you have the opportunity to designate how to divide your estate among your family and friends ...
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