How to Protect Loved Ones from Elder Abuse

The pandemic has kept our aging parents away from us and us away from them for over a year. This isolation is not total. Some people have access, some ignore warnings and some are intent on using the pandemic to hide their actions.
Are Your ‘Affairs’ Really in Order?

With the threat of COVID-19, we’ve all come face-to-face with our mortality, but are you prepared for the worst?
Prince Philip’s Death and the Importance of End-of-Life Planning

While memorials and tributes continue to pour in, one thing is clear: Prince Philip had clearly defined wishes regarding how he wished to pass, as well as his funeral plan.
What Can an Agent Under a Power of Attorney Do?

The person signing the power of attorney, which gives someone else the authority to act for them, is called the ‘principal’ and the person who is given the power to act for you is called your ‘agent.’
Should I Discuss Estate Planning with My Children?

Many baby boomers may hesitate to discuss money with their children. However, the reality is that a massive amount of wealth will be transferred in the next couple of decades. Cerulli Associates estimates that about $68 trillion will move between generations within 25 years, with most of those assets transferred to Generation X households.
How to Choose Who Should Serve as Executor or Trustee?

In addition to deciding who gets what when you die, you have key roles to fill that deserve thoughtful deliberation as part of the estate-planning process, experts say.
Not Talking About Estate Planning Can Be An Expensive Mistake

Many baby boomers may hesitate to discuss money with their children, but the reality is that a massive amount of wealth will be transferred in the next couple of decades.
If Your Spouse Is Seriously Ill, Get Your Estate Plan in Order

Planning for the death of a spouse is difficult and painful. It involves conversations that we don’t want to have.
Every Adult Needs a Will and a Health Care Power of Attorney

A serious illness can happen at any age, but just 18% of those 55 and older have a living will, power of attorney for health care and a last will and testament, according to a 2019 study by Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. AZ Central’s recent article entitled “What to know about wills and health care…