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 […]
How Long to Keep Important Documents
Some financial documents need to be kept, but others can be shredded and tossed. Here’s a guide on what to keep and for how long. If you haven’t already opted to go paperless, you might be swimming in a flood of receipts, bills, pay stubs, tax forms and other financial documents. But it doesn’t ... READ the POST
Where to Find it
The Where to Find It Master List will allow you to quickly put your hands on key documents. ... READ the POST
Is It Time to Transition Your Parent Into a Nursing Home?
Moving a parent to a nursing home is a choice that no adult wants to make for their loved one. In making the decision, there will be a sense of loss, a sense of guilt and a sense of grieving over this new change. Remember that no good parent truly wants to burden his or her child - and they ... READ the POST
How To Manage A Digital Legacy After Someone Departs
What happens to your email address after you die? How do you close a deceased person’s Facebook account? There are countless questions that arise when managing a digital legacy. A loved one’s digital assets are extremely personal (and in some cases incredibly valuable), so it’s important to treat ... READ the POST
Estate Planning for Young Families
It’s a tough conversation for any parent to have: Do you know what would happen to your kids if you were to pass away? Who would be their primary caretaker? Would they have enough money for necessities, let alone college? The questions are numerous, and the answers aren’t easy. The topic is so ... READ the POST
