Why Should You Avoid Probate Court?
You may have heard that it’s best to avoid probate court if you can. But just because people may have heard that term, doesn’t mean they know exactly what probate means, why it can be a problem, or how to…
Someone Else Acts on Your Behalf Through a Power of Attorney
During the time he waited for his Texas house to close, Michael was enjoying his stay in Florida. Unfortunately, he took a bad fall and ended up in a Florida hospital. He had his Texas powers of attorney, but the…
Having Been Fully Immunized Against COVID-19, What Next?
As more of us receive the COVID-19 vaccine, or become eligible to receive it, it is becoming more and more prevalent. According to the medical community, vaccinated individuals are significantly less likely to contract COVID-19; however, they may pose a…
Physical Activity and Exercise Are Essential as We Age
People of all ages benefit from exercise and physical activity, but it becomes even more vital as we age. Regular exercise and physical activity can help you to: Maintain or improve physical strength and fitness; Continue to do daily activities…
If You Need Probate, Here’s What to Do
Even though probate sounds complex and expensive, it is a standard legal procedure that outlines how assets are transferred from deceased individuals to their chosen beneficiaries. Whether or not you require probate depends on the type of property and how…
How to Handle an Inherited Timeshare
In a resort where parents purchased a timeshare, a resort agent suggested they sign a deed transferring the share to their children in order for them to continue to enjoy the timeshare after their parents passed. The resort agent suggested…
When Should Medicaid Crisis Planning Be Considered?
Individuals who meet certain asset requirements are eligible for Medicaid, a federal and state program that helps them pay for long-term care costs. Long-term care often creates devastating financial impacts on Americans, particularly the elderly, and for those family members…
Ten Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease
The number one worry for Americans as they age is memory loss, outpacing concerns about finances and loneliness. The most prevalent among all dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association Facts and Figures Report, Alzheimer’s accounts for an…
This Month is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
March of 1987 started Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, encouraging all Americans to provide people with developmental disabilities with the opportunities and encouragement they need to reach their potential. Since then, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) holds…
Telehealth Coverage Is Being Rolled Back by Health Insurers
Hospitals and health systems have faced unprecedented challenges following the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic. There has been a need to increase and safeguard healthcare staff as well as non-COVID-19 patients, testing and treating infected patients, expanding critical care unit capacity, procuring…