How to Evaluate Living Arrangements for Seniors Who Need Assistance For adults with aging parents, the holiday season may provide an unexpected glimpse into their Mom or Dad’s declining condition. Admission departments in Assisted Living Communities notice a spike in …
How to Evaluate Living Arrangements for Independent Seniors It’s no surprise that it seems an overwhelming majority of seniors would prefer to spend the rest of their days in their current home. Everything ties your aging loved one to their …
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Choosing a trustee is a lot like choosing the leader of a company you will not be around to supervise. Obviously this is a big and very important decision. As the name implies, a trustee should be someone you trust. …
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For many, the names Christine Busalacchi, Nancy Cruzan and Terri Schiavo evoke the memory of national news coverage regarding right to die cases – and the heart-wrenching life decisions that family members had to make on their behalf. Contentious legal …
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Modeling Leadership Skills and Respect for Others Early Years: Jayson “Jay” Lenox is the third of four children adopted by John and Jane Lenox. He was raised in Columbia, Missouri, with sisters Jill and Jan, late brother Joe, and …
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We are often asked about the difference between estate planning and elder law. While there are important distinctions between them, they are more universal than they may seem at first glance. Estate planning is not only for those with large estates …
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Parents may choose to leave an inheritance to help fulfill the hopes and dreams they have for their child[ren]. While there are many legal options available to accomplish this goal, one common solution is to set up a Heritage Trust. …
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One recent appeals court ruling shows the importance of carefully reviewing an individual’s military service record. Whether on land or at sea, these men and women can be exposed to significant health hazards in their line of duty. For complications …
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Throughout our busy office, we often hear the adult children of our clients say, “We need to get our estate planning done so that we don’t leave a mess for our children, like what we had to deal with for …
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The loss of a loved one can be overwhelming in every imaginable way – emotionally, psychologically, financially or otherwise. For surviving family members, their grief is often accompanied with a general sense of being overwhelmed by the tasks that lie …
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Experience, Expertise, Care and Concern for Every Client Where Did I Grow Up: Troy, Missouri. I have lived in St. Charles County since December of 1974. Family: My first marriage produced two wonderful daughters. My oldest daughter is a …
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The average adult’s life expectancy is higher now than ever, thanks to innovations in healthcare and technology. Because more people are living in to their 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond, the need for long-term care in assisted living or skilled …
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An estimated 5.7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. Most common among people over the age of 65, it is a progressive form of dementia that affects a person’s memory, thinking and behavior. When a parent or spouse …
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The role of parents is to protect their children and raise them to be independent adults. So it comes as no surprise that when most parents plan for their own death, a primary concern lies with the future well-being of …
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