If you’re like most people, you aren’t eager to spend time thinking about what would happen if you became unable to direct your own medical care because of illness, an accident, or advanced age. However, if you don’t do at least a little bit of planning — writing down your wishes about the kinds of […]
Protect Your Children: Pick a Guardian NOW!
If you don't have a Guardian selected for your children, you need one NOW!There's a very good reason why parents should select guardians. If you don't, and something happens to you, a judge will pick the person who will act as parent to your surviving child. That is exactly why it's better to be ... READ the POST
Role of Executor
An executor is an individual responsible for managing the affairs of a your estate. You can no longer own property, so everything owned at the time of death must be legally transferred to living beneficiaries.This is where probate comes in. It is the legal process of making sure your debts and ... READ the POST
Promoting And Maintaining Independence Whilst Caring For The Elderly
Sometimes, when caring for an elderly relative, it can be hard to know what to do for the best. If you are a caregiver, you are generally and solely responsible for the health of the person under your care, which makes it hard to make decisions that concern their welfare. However, when that person ... READ the POST
Understanding Dementia and Caregiving for Your Aging Parents From A to Z
Caregiving takes its toll in many ways – mentally, emotionally, and physically. It is important to ask for and accept help as you come to grips with this enormous task in front of you. There are lots of books on caregiving, dementia and Alzheimer's disease, which review the same topics in ... READ the POST
Where to Store your Stuff
Your will. Your life insurance policy. Your birth certificate. Your third-grade report card. These are the kinds of things you’ll want your kids or other beneficiaries to have access to someday (or that you might need to grab in a pinch), and the kinds of things that would be ... READ the POST
