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When planning for the future of a loved one with disabilities, two key options often come up: guardianship and special needs trusts. Both serve important roles - to protect your loved one’s well-being and financial security. However, they’re very different....
As people age, they may start struggling to meet all of their own basic needs. They may need help driving, maintaining an organized schedule or even taking care of their home. In some cases, people may require support to keep on top of their medical needs, such as...
Protecting assets is very important for elderly individuals. They have worked hard for decades to collect those assets. Unfortunately, elders in New Jersey are vulnerable to financial exploitation. There are also significant costs associated with long-term care and...
The realization that a loved one is having cognitive decline means that you’ll have to determine how to provide them with the care they need. One option for doing this is finding a memory care unit that can keep them safe. If you’re trying to find a memory care unit...
For many members of the Baby Boomer generation, the goal has always been a comfortable retirement. They assumed they would be able to pay for long-term care and medical assistance if needed. Many have spent decades saving for retirement or earning pension plans to...
When someone is unable to make important decisions on their own, a legal situation may need to be established so that another person can make those decisions on their behalf. There are many different tools that can be used to address this. For instance, in some...
For some people, the last months before they retire are the first time they ever think about estate planning. Others who already have basic estate plans go over their documents and make major adjustments. Proper planning prior to retirement helps people understand...
Estate planning is more than just deciding who inherits your assets—it’s about protecting those assets from potential threats like lawsuits, creditors and taxes. An effective asset protection strategy ensures your wealth is preserved for future generations while...
When you become a conservator, you take on the responsibility of managing certain aspects of another person's life because they cannot do so themselves. But like guardianship, conservatorship is not always all-encompassing. Here are different types of...
Long-term care planning helps adults prepare for certain tough challenges that may arise in the future, yet many people delay addressing this need until they reach their senior years. While it might seem like a concern for later in life, starting long-term care...
