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Planning for End-of-Life Care
Estate Planning

Am I Obligated to Pay My Deceased Parent’s Medical Debts?

Some states have filial responsibility laws that let creditors turn to adult children for payment of their parents' medical bills.
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Legal Decision-Making for Seniors with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Estate Planning

Prevent Financial Elder Abuse from Family Caregivers

Preventing elder financial abuse is vital to the well-being of elderly loved ones. Learn how estate planning can safeguard against elder abuse.
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What Is Needed for End-of-Life Planning?
Elder Law

Preparing for Cognitive Changes in Your Life

Plan for the possibility of cognitive decline and the future of your household's financial affairs.
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Include Digital Assets in Your Estate Planning
Estate Planning

Include Digital Assets in Your Estate Planning

Digital assets are now a major cause of problems in settling and distributing estates. You must carefully consider and incorporate your digital life into the ...
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Create Your Advance Care Plans
Estate Planning

How Elder Caregivers Can Take a Much-Needed Vacation

Elderly caregivers must rest and recharge for their own mental health and to care for elderly parents. Find out how you can vacation, even while ...
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How Does a No-Contest Clause Protect Your Will?
Estate Planning

Trustee of Late Singer Tony Bennett’s Estate Being Sued

Tony Bennett's daughters are suing the trustee of his estate, highlighting the importance of clear estate planning to avoid family disputes.
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How Do You Pick an Executor?
Estate Planning

What’s the Best Way to Simplify an Estate?

Have a clear road map for your estate so your heirs don't drown in paperwork and probate after your death.
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Should You Tell Beneficiaries Their Inheritance?
Estate Planning

Should You Tell Beneficiaries Their Inheritance?

This article discusses some of the advantages and strategic considerations of sharing estate planning details with the next generation, while recognizing that transparency is not ...
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Do I Need a Will or a Trust?
Estate Planning

Retirees Face Financial Strain Due to Medical Care

Retirees face high healthcare costs, spending an average of $7,540 annually. Proper estate planning helps manage these expenses and secure financial stability.
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Estate Planning for Non-Married Couples
Estate Planning

Estate Planning for Non-Married Couples

Politicians often don’t write the law with unmarried couples in mind. Cohabitating couples need a will and cohabitation agreement to protect each other if the ...
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