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Whether choosing a nursing home for yourself or assisting your aging parent with the choice, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Location and affordability are often the first criteria, but after you have begun to narrow down your list of potential choices,...
When most people think about starting an estate plan, they may make the mistake of thinking that the plan will only address what happens to their assets after they die. But, the reality is that comprehensive estate plans can take into account a wide variety of...
Many of our previous posts here have pointed out how estate planning can help Pennsylvania residents get piece of mind when they make a plan for how their assets will be distributed to their family members and close friends upon death. However, there are many...
Understandably, it’s not the most pleasant conversation to have. When your parent or parents are approaching an advanced age, or dealing with a medical condition that’s diminishing their faculties, it’s necessary to make a plan for elder care. While...
Guardianships may be needed by the elderly or those with special needs. It can be difficult to watch the ones we love struggle to complete even the most basics tasks in life. However, when older relatives or relatives with special needs are facing difficulties, the...
We all know that nursing homes can be expensive. Even way back in the good old days of 2012, the median cost of a private room in a nursing home was nearly $100,000 per year. However, in 2018, there may be some relief for seniors wishing to stay in their homes and...
Many of our previous posts here have addressed some of the most important topics regarding estate planning in Pennsylvania. But, some people may start the estate planning process with the most logical starting point: What, exactly, is an "estate?" When most people...
With all of the changes that we hear about from our leaders in Washington, D.C., it is possible that some Pennsylvania residents may be concerned that their eligibility for federal programs could be impacted sometime in the near future. However, our readers probably...
While not an everyday topic, having clear instructions for your loved ones about your health care decisions is important. If you become incapacitated and cannot make decisions for yourself will your loved ones know what your wishes are? Naming an agent A health care...
Estate planning should be on your mind. With the holiday season in full swing, many people in Pennsylvania will be thinking the perfect gifts for their loved ones. Everyone likes to give and receive presents, but there is one gift that can do more than just put a...