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Are You Doing Too Much? The Difference Between Caretaking and Caregiving 27 Jan 2013 | 04:00 am
As more people spend time providing elder care services to parents or other elderly family members, they often experience stress or difficulties because of the services they provide. Elder care, espec...
Understanding the Clauses in Your Will 27 Jan 2013 | 04:00 am
Knowing about the different kinds of clauses that are in your will is an important part of understanding the estate plan that you’re trying to put together. After all, if you don’t know what the will ...
Learning From General Norman Schwarzkopf 27 Jan 2013 | 03:59 am
As commander of coalition forces during operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm, General Norman Schwarzkopf left behind a legacy as a great military commander when he died this December. He also left...
Getting Started on Single-Retiree Estate Planning 26 Jan 2013 | 03:58 am
Whether you are recently divorced, never married, or widowed, a single retiree has a greater need to begin estate planning than married people do. As a single person facing retirement and the challeng...
The Importance of Carrying an In Case of Emergency Card 26 Jan 2013 | 03:58 am
We never know when we might be involved in a serious car accident, succumb to a medical emergency, or become a victim of a violent crime. If you are overcome by one of these situations, wouldn’t it be...
What Happens if I Make a Will and a Beneficiary Dies Before I Do? 26 Jan 2013 | 03:57 am
When you create your will you decide who receives your property after you die. Those you select become known as your beneficiaries and, as long as you do not change your will, they will inherit your p...
Using Trusts in Your Estate Plan to Help Your Troubled Child 25 Jan 2013 | 03:56 am
As a parent, you will always worry about your children. Fortunately, these concerns will be largely unnecessary since most children learn how to handle the ups and downs of the world from their parent...
When You Want to Change the Terms of Your Testamentary Trust: 3 Tips 25 Jan 2013 | 03:55 am
Tip 1: Be clear about the changes you want to make and why. People often establish a testamentary trust to provide inheritances to those who cannot govern them themselves, such as minor children who c...
Maintaining Independence as a Senior 25 Jan 2013 | 03:54 am
As seniors age they often experience the desire to keep their interests static and to not branch out into new things. While this tendency is natural, it can also be a hindrance to your ability to main...
Incorporating Insurance Into Your Estate Plans 24 Jan 2013 | 03:54 am
Thinking about what to include in your will, how you can use various types of trusts, and what medical directives you want to include in your estate plan are all very important, but you shouldn’t forg...
