There is a loneliness epidemic among older adults in the U.S. In fact, according to Science of People, as many as 30% of older adults feel lonely. More alarmingly, almost 60% of Americans say they have no person in their lives who knows them well. Loneliness is...
When it comes to estate planning, many people consider wills to be vital. And while they do serve a very important purpose during the process, they are not the only factor in creating a solid and suitable estate plan. You must also consider beneficiary designations,...
As an estate executor, there are many steps from a person dying to you completing your task. More than that, there are many ways to handle each step. One major step is working through the estate property to determine its value. While many items may transfer from the...
If you are a resident of Ohio, you may find the concept of civic action and participation a little daunting. Municipal laws and organizations are different in nuanced ways across the state. However, when you have a grievance or a project in mind, you suddenly need to...
When dealing with the process of aging, you will sooner or later have to handle the possibility of needing a long-term care facility. Thus, you should work this potential need into your basic estate planning. This can save you trouble later down the line. Red flags to...
Retirement planning and estate planning often go hand-in-hand, and both are processes that you can begin early on in life. As you approach retirement age, though, there are a few key items to address in your estate plan regardless of whether or not you already have a...
Even though you have been healthy throughout your life, it is impossible to predict the future. Eventually, whether because of a serious injury or unexpected illness, you might have to deal with incapacitation. If so, you simply will not be able to make your own...
No matter what your municipal objective is, whether that means drafting ordinances, managing property issues or negotiating certain contracts, you will need to know as much detail about the case as possible. Failing to do so may lead to avoidable hurdles mid-project....
Regardless of your degree of wealth, you might want to look into an estate plan. After all, these do much more than simply determine where your assets will go after your death. A complex or extensive estate is not necessary in order to have an estate plan, and an...
Your will should always be a work in progress. As your life changes, your will should adapt as well. Most estate planning professionals recommend evaluating and updating your will once a year. This lets you address any changes in a timely manner. There are a few...
