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How Does a No-Contest Clause Protect Your Will?
Estate Planning

Planning Your Own Funeral Eases the Burden for Your Loved Ones

By considering these aspects of funeral planning now, you can provide a final gift to your loved ones—a well-thought-out plan that eases their load during ...
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Include Digital Assets in Your Estate Planning
Estate Planning

Trusts Prevent Delays for Loved Ones

Your family may struggle to get the money you leave them if it gets caught in probate. Set up a trust to ensure that your ...
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Preparing to Move a Loved One to an Assisted Living Facility
Elder Law

Long-Term Care Planning and Timing a Move into Assisted Living

Learn how early long-term care planning can help guide a smoother transition to assisted living.
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Essential Legal Documents for Graduating Seniors
Estate Planning

Essential Legal Documents for Graduating Seniors

Young adults need essential legal documents like a healthcare proxy and living will to ensure their wishes are respected and their interests protected.
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Managing Debt After a Loved One's Death
Estate Planning

Challenging a Will: What to Do If You Believe Your Inheritance Is Incorrect

Dealing with inheritance issues? Learn your rights and how to contest a will and preserve your loved one’s wishes.
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Legal Decision-Making for Seniors with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Estate Planning

Aging Well Priorities and the Older Americans Act

Ensuring older adults’ wellbeing as lawmakers and individual citizens is crucial. Learn how advocates and good estate planning promote aging well.
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Why Timeshares are One of the Worst Assets to Inherit
Estate Planning

What Happens If You Inherit a Parent’s House?

Inheriting a house is a process that should begin well before a parent dies. While discussing end-of-life topics can be uncomfortable, the conversations must happen ...
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What Happens When Executors Keep Beneficiaries in the Dark?
Estate Planning

What Happens When Executors Keep Beneficiaries in the Dark?

Is it unusual that named beneficiaries would not be given copies of or, at the very least, be allowed to view the will?
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Create Your Advance Care Plans
Estate Planning

Elder Scams and POAs: Protecting Yourself from AI-Powered Fraud

Scammers now use AI to make convincing voice clones and deep-fake videos. Find out about AI elder scams and POA’s potential to protect your finances.
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Protecting Elderly Parents in Nursing Homes
Estate Planning

Death Doulas and Their Role in End-of-Life Care

The passing of a loved one often leads to costly family conflicts. Leaving a clear advance directive using death doulas can help.
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