Many people assume they will never need long-term care. However, nearly 70 percent of adults age 65 and over will require such services at some point in their later years. Long-term care insurance (LTCI) can help older adults afford the long-term care services they may one day need.
A durable power of attorney and a health care proxy are two very important estate planning documents. Because the individuals chosen will have to coordinate your care, it is important to pick two people who will get along.
A durable power of attorney is an extremely important estate planning tool, but many people delay completing this vital estate planning step until it’s too late and they no longer are legally capable of doing it.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the Medicare premiums and deductibles for 2026.
Nearly half a million Americans over the age of 80 are still working. For some, the choice to keep working is about staying active and engaged. For others, it's necessary.
Updating your estate plan regularly helps ensure that your assets are distributed as you intend, your beneficiaries are properly provided for, and your chosen decision-makers are still able and willing to serve.
A durable power of attorney is a legal document that allows a trusted individual to make financial or health care decisions on your behalf if you become unable to handle your own affairs.
Whether you are planning your own funeral in advance as part of your estate planning process or handling affairs for a loved one who has passed, there are several key considerations to keep in mind when seeking a credible funeral home.
A critical misstep often arises in estate planning from the assumption that no filing is necessary if the first spouse's estate is below the federal exemption threshold.
This past August, Bruce Willis's wife, Emma Heming Willis, revealed that Bruce had moved into a nearby one-story home staffed with full-time caregivers.