Can End-of-Life Planning Increase Control for Cancer Patients?

An end-of-life program that enables patients with advanced cancer to document their wishes can enhance feelings of life completion, improve relationships with healthcare providers and decrease death-related anxiety, according to a presentation at the 2021 Virtual Association of Community Cancer Centers National Oncology Conference.

Why Is Estate Planning Review Important?

Your estate planning is done, but is it? A periodic review is an important ongoing step to your planning.

Who Is the Best Choice for Power of Attorney?

These agents take over your affairs in specific areas, if you become physically or mentally incapacitated.

What’s Elder Law and Do I Need It?

Why Elder Law Is Necessary? In two words: baby boomers.

Why Should I Have a Living Will?

As a review of terms, a will is a legal document that specifies how a person’s estate should be handled only after that person’s death. A living will has nothing to do with how your “things” like property, money, jewelry, etc. are to be distributed. Unlike a will, it is, in fact, a document that comes into play while you’re still alive.

When Do I Need to Review My Will?

Whether you drew up a will recently or years ago, keep in mind it’s generally not something you can set and forget.

Elder Financial Abuse Can Be Prevented

Advice for adult children, so their parents in nursing homes and assisted living are safe from scammers.

How Important is End-of-Life Planning?

Every individual needs some form of an estate plan to protect their wishes and loved ones. Your estate consists of everything that you own (aka your assets), and although death may seem far away, it is never too soon to get your estate plan in order.