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Guardianship is an arrangement wherein a competent and trustworthy adult takes care of another adult’s basic needs. Guardianship often follows major medical events, such as strokes or pulmonary embolisms. Occasionally, the party in need of support might actually...
When an adult creates their estate plan, they name someone as the estate’s executor. That individual has specific responsibilities to perform once the creator passes away. The most important of these is ensuring that the decedent’s final wishes are carried out...
Planning for long-term care is never a straightforward task, as each individual’s unique circumstances must be taken into account. But, in an uncertain economy, this undertaking can feel especially overwhelming. Medicaid serves as the safety net that many seniors...
If you are a parent setting up a trust, you should understand the provisions that will meet your family’s needs. One of the unique needs of families is protecting a child with financial mismanagement issues. For example, one with an addiction or significant debt. If...
Long-term care planning requires you to prepare for your future medical, financial and personal care needs. This is an essential component of a comprehensive estate plan because it addresses the significant risk of you needing assistance with daily living activities...
Many older adults hope to never require Medicaid coverage. If they remain healthy, Medicare coverage may prove sufficient throughout their golden years. However, people who need in-home nursing support or a bed in a nursing home cannot rely on Medicare for those...
You already understand that it’s important to have a will. Without it, New Jersey’s intestacy laws will determine who gets your assets when you die. But just having a will is not enough. A comprehensive estate plan doesn’t just distribute your assets after you pass...
Some families know in advance that they have to pursue conservatorship for the protection of an aging loved one. A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia makes it clear that an older adult can no longer manage their own resources independently....
Many people assume that charitable giving means giving away money they might need later. When done correctly as part of a broader estate plan, charitable strategies can help you achieve your philanthropic goals while preserving your wealth. Understanding how these...
Your family home is probably one of your most valuable and expensive assets. There is also an aspect of sentimental value, especially if your children grew up there. Plus, real estate has gone up dramatically in value, so the home could be worth a significant amount...
