Prenuptial agreements can be important planning tools for any couple planning to get married. However, for people who have children from previous relationships, a prenuptial agreement can help ensure that their childrens’ inheritance is protected. Without a prenuptial...
When choosing a care facility for yourself or a loved one, there are a number of factors that should be considered. A proper level of professional care and appropriate expertise at caring for people with particular conditions are extremely important considerations,...
A potential source of worry for parents of special needs children is what will happen to their child when they are no longer able to care for them. A special needs trust can provide financial support and name trustees who will oversee care in the future, but does not...
Professional caregivers, assisted care facilities, and nursing homes can become necessary costs at some point in life. However, individuals can seek to avoid these expenditures for as long as possible with the help of an amateur home caregiver, such as a spouse or...
Living wills and health care powers of attorney are both documents that can allow individuals to direct future health care decisions in case of end-of-life planning or a prolonged incapacity. A living will generally provides guidance to health care providers and...
Alzheimer’s disease has increased in prevalence in recent years. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, one in three seniors will die of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is currently the sixth leading cause of death for Americans...
