Will Robotics and AI Be the Future of Elder Care?
Innovations in robotics and artificial intelligence may have the potential to provide support on this front, allowing seniors to continue living at home as they age.
Why You Should Designate Beneficiaries
A crucial, yet often overlooked, component of estate planning is reviewing assets, such as 401(k)s, pensions, and savings accounts, and ensuring you have listed a beneficiary for each of these.
Do You Need a Trust?: Estate Planning Q&A
Trusts are legal arrangements used in estate planning, alongside wills and advance directives.
Amy Stratton & Kristen Prull Moonan Honored by RI Monthly Excellence in Law
Congratulations to MSW partners Amy Stratton and Kristen Prull Moonan (pictured here left to right) who were again honored with the Professional Excellence in Law award by Rhode Island Monthly. They were recognized in the area of Wills, Estates & Trusts for the fifth year in a row. Honorees were nominated and chosen by their…
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.
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.
When Should I Include a Pour Over Will in My Estate Plan?
If you wish to maintain control during your lifetime over the assets you place in a trust, you may choose to establish a revocable, or “living” trust – most likely, along with a pour over will.
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.
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.
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?