Creating a Trust for a Child with Substance Abuse Issues
September is “National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month,” a national observance to raise awareness and educate Americans about mental and substance abuse disorders that inflict over 20 million Americans. Over 6 million of those with substance abuse...
Talking to Your Kids on World Alzheimer’s Day
On September 21, we celebrate World Alzheimer’s Day to raise awareness of the impact of Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia on loved ones afflicted and on family members and friends impacted by their diagnoses. Have you heard that Alzheimer’s disease has...
When Siblings Cannot Agree on What to Do With an Aging Parent
Have you and your siblings developed seemingly insurmountable communication issues? Problems among siblings can be difficult in the best of times, but can be exceptionally problematic when they need to work together on what should be done about an aging parent. While...
The Importance of a Strong Durable Power of Attorney
It may be safe to say that 2020 has been an interesting year, to say the least. A global pandemic has certainly demonstrated that what one knows as “normal life” can quickly be redefined. A positive, which flows from the lessons of 2020, may be the reminder to be...
How to Tell If It Is Time to Move Into Assisted Living
Moving is seldom easy. In fact, it is often cited as one of the most stressful events for American adults. For older adults, the decision to move into an assisted living facility may be particularly challenging. So, how do you know when it is time to make the move?...
Considerations in Contributing to Your IRA Before the New Extended Deadline Ends
Due to COVID-19 and the unprecedented measures taken to combat the deadly disease, the Internal Revenue Service has delayed the deadline for 2019 federal income tax filings to Wednesday, July 15. Contributions to Individual Retirement Accounts are tied to the...
You Made an Estate Plan, Now Where do you Keep the Paperwork?
Did you finally get around to making an estate plan? If so, congratulations are in order. You have taken an important step in securing your future wishes for you and your loved ones. Of course, making an estate plan is just the first step in what can sometimes be a...