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A parent's mental capacity, memories and sense of self may become impaired over time. For family, it's difficult to see a loved one change and decline in these ways. However, you can take steps and make decisions to help maximize your parent's quality of...
Medicaid/Medical Assistance Planning always involves the consideration of financial eligibility. There are many different factors that people may need to take into consideration when it comes to applying for Medicaid. Many people assume that in order to qualify for...
When it comes to dementia, there exists a lot of information regarding the disease itself and what individuals can do to prevent it. However, there is little information on how the disease affects a family's financial wellbeing or what they can do to soften the blow....
Whether you are in the process of organizing your estate and making plans as to what will happen with your property once you pass, or you are dealing with the aftermath of a friend or family member's passing, you may be faced with some difficult issues. One of the...
Many people in Pennsylvania may find it difficult to distinguish between Medicare and Medicaid, given the similarity in their names and the fact that both programs relate to health coverage. Understanding the difference is important when planning for or reviewing...
When people in Pennsylvania begin to consider making or updating a will, they may focus initially on how they want their assets distributed after they die. Certainly, this is an important thing to address with a will. However, it is equally important to give clear...
For those in Pennsylvania who do not need to be in the hospital but require extra care, nursing homes are a valuable resource. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, 80,000 residents live in nursing homes, with over 700 to choose from throughout the...
Many people in Pennsylvania might believe that not having an estate plan is the biggest problem associated with these plans. Certainly, the lack of any proactive steps to protect one's estate can be an issue but so too is having an outdated plan. Estate planning is...
A major component of estate planning in Pittsburgh is ensuring that one's liabilities have a minimal impact on the anticipated amount of assets they will have to pass on to beneficiaries. One can typically plan to resolve a majority of their debts before their...
Protecting yourself as you grow older is important. It may be natural for your perspective to change. Your life experiences have provided an education that is uniquely yours. You have likely succeeded in ways you did not think possible when you were younger. At the...