Understanding Estate Planning for Military Families: Survivor Benefits, VA Pension Eligibility and More

Estate planning for military families involves unique benefits like survivor pensions, VA support and tools to protect loved ones and maintain financial stability after a servicemember’s passing.
What Should You Do If Your Estate Plan is Out of Date?

A farm couple spent a lot of money on their estate plan years ago. However, now it’s outdated.
How Can You Prepare to Care for Elderly Parents?

Prepare for the challenges of caregiving by creating a solid plan, seeking legal guidance and prioritizing your own self-care along the way.
Why are Inheritance Conversations Necessary?

Death and money aren’t fun subjects to bring up over dinner. However, families who make time for that awkward chat now can spare deep regrets and potentially millions in lost dollars.
Do You Understand Veterans’ Benefits?

It’s important to understand the VA benefits available to you before you separate or retire from military service.
Is Jimmy Carter Spending a Long Time in Hospice?

Spending months at a time in hospice is not at all uncommon, an expert tells PEOPLE, months after President Carter’s family confirmed that he had stopped receiving medical intervention.
What are Biggest Financial Blunders Folks make after 50?

Reaching age 50 is a milestone that most of us celebrate. Still, after you’ve blown out the candles and bid farewell to your guests, you may have a headache from too much champagne, but otherwise feel the same as before.
Choose Wisely When Naming an Agent with a Power of Attorney

Children may have moved away or lost touch. Old contacts may have died or become disabled. You cannot trust everyone and criminal cases based on misuse of a power of attorney do exist.
Strategies to Avoid Medicare Enrollment Errors

Medicare enrollment can be complex, with potential pitfalls like late penalties and coverage gaps.
October is Special Needs Law Month

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) established October as National Special Needs Law Month. It coinsides with World Down Syndrome Awareness Month.