What Is Hospice Care at Home?

Hospice care is a type of health care that patients with terminally ill conditions rely on at the end of their lives.

What Does Having Power of Attorney With Dual Agents Mean?

Many power of attorney forms allow for a variety of options in designating who may act as your agent. Depending on the rules of your state, this can be one person or more than one person.

Estate Planning for Your Digital Legacy

Arranging what happens to your digital assets and information when you pass away has become an increasingly essential component of comprehensive estate planning.

Are Wills Public Record?: Estate Planning Q&A

Wills contain important information about who receives money, possessions, and property upon a person’s death. Who can view this information, and is it a public record? 

Aging Care: 6 Tips for Caring for Elderly Parents

You may worry about your older loved ones, especially if you live far away from them. You can, however, take some simple steps to ensure their safety as they age.

Becoming a Family Caregiver for an Ailing Loved One

Full-time caregiving is a significant time commitment. Fortunately, family members who want to serve as caregivers may have options to help cover the expense.

What Is a Qualified Personal Residence Trust (QPRT)?

The basic idea behind a QPRT is to transfer the equity in a qualified residence out of a person’s estate and to their heirs while reaping lower transfer tax consequences.

Estate Planning: An At-a-Glance Overview

Estate planning entails preparing your affairs for the future. While older adults might give more thought to estate planning, it is an essential tool at any age.

What Is IRMAA and How Does It Affect My Medicare Premiums?

Once Medicare kicks in, we may assume our medical insurance premiums will be fixed. However, many people don’t realize there are special rules regarding how much they pay for Medicare Parts B and D if they are in a higher income range.

Deducting Long-Term Care Insurance Premiums in 2023

Are you a taxpayer who has purchased long-term care insurance? Take note of your policy details and your premium amount, as you may be able to deduct the cost – or at least part of it – from your 2023 income.