Selecting a nursing home for a loved one is one of the most important and difficult decisions that you may be asked to make. This...

Thinking about Mom or Dad taking a fall is a scary thought indeed—every year more than 2 million older adults are taken to the ER to be...

My friends at Country Cottage in Lawrenceburg, a part of the Cottage Senior Living Group, have graciously allowed me to share posts from...

When my brother died last year my sister and I had a regular funeral for him and got stuck with a $12,000 bill. Can you recommend some...

What is the most important estate planning document? Answer:  The one estate planning document that everyone 18 and older should have is...

The living trust is becoming quite a popular estate planning strategy. It costs more than a will, but includes many features that are...

Special needs trusts come in three main flavors — first-party special needs trusts, third-party special needs trusts, and pooled trusts....

What are the financial issues that come with remarrying later in life? I’ve been seeing a wonderful man for two years, and we’ve been...

Great review of basic considerations before finalizing your estate plan. “Who should receive my property?” asked Helen to her attorney,...

The government has made a commitment to close the “donut hole” gap in Medicare coverage by 2020, but many current beneficiaries still...

Hollywood can be a great platform to provide mass exposure to many of the issues and challenges that plague society. It’s like the...

A successful business owner with a large estate passed away in 1976. He had grown up in Texas, moved to California and also lived for...

I’m interested in getting my 72-year-old mother a smartphone, but want to get one that’s very easy for her to use. What can you...

What’s the best, conflict-free way to divvy up my personal possessions amongst my kids after I’m gone? I have jewelry, art, family...

1. Pack swim suit 2. Stop the mail for the week. 3. Ask neighbors to water the flowers. 4. Review estate plan. – – – – Say What?...

Chronic Illness – Care of Your Person If you have a chronic illness, your personal planning will need to involve careful consideration of...

By Robert M. Slutsky, Esq. Robert Slutsky Associates Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, An ElderCare Matters Partner, The percentage of...

I’m about to sign up for Medicare Part A and B and would like to find out what they don’t cover so I can avoid any unexpected costs down...

Parents and children often have a different perspective on saving and spending. Parents of retirement age today were born during the...

Trusts can be quite useful for protecting children. However, for some children, the trust serves an additional function: It protects the...