There are few things in life that are as certain as death and taxes. Everyone knows that. Unfortunately, no one knows exactly what the future will bring with regard to one’s health. If you become sick and disabled, or even if you have an accident that leaves you incapacitated, you may not be able to […]
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As you work to prepare your estate plan and determine where your money will go, you may be considering leaving a portion of your savings to a charity. There are numerous ways to include a gift in your will or trust, but the process can be confusing. Understanding each option may help you to navigate
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If you’re caring for an aging loved one, the thought of putting them in a nursing home facility may make you cringe. It can be painful to see your relative go through afflictions like Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, but indulging your feelings may not be the best course of action for your family member.
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Choosing the right executor of your will is probably one of the most important and fundamental decisions you can make in the entire process. It’s true that the actual division of your worldly goods is important, and of concern to your surviving family members, but more important, from a practical standpoint, is choosing the right
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The Internet is a free-for-all of information, entertainment and access to immediate communication with friends and loved ones. Seniors who find themselves alone more than desired or who can’t get around like they used to are turning to the ‘Net for companionship and access to shopping. However, it’s important to make sure that your identity
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Planning for your children’s future is about more than just saving for a college education. It’s also about ensuring the future of that savings. Parents who start tax-advantaged education savings plans, such as 529 plans, without naming a successor run the risk of having a stranger control that education funding if they pass away. The
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The world lost one of the most well-known radio personalities of all-time when Kasey Kasem passed this past Fathers’ Day, losing his battle to Lewy body disease, a common form of dementia. The famous radio host is best known for his countdown shows like “America’s Top 40,” and his role as Shaggy’s voice in “Scooby
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Haddonfield, NJ—Charles Bratton of Bratton Law Group Attorneys at Law has recently been approved as a charter member of the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association. The Life Care Planning Law Firms Association (LCPLFA) is a not-for-profit entity whose mission is to develop life care planning as a holistic legal practice that anticipates and provides
Every one of us has to come to terms with the idea of aging. For some, it happens sooner than others. Regardless, of whether you are boldly embracing your age or denying it, it’s important to consider how you will have enough money to pay for the care you may require well into your old
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