Estate planning often revolves around leaving assets to family members, but what if you want to leave your estate to someone who isn’t related to you? Many people have close friends, caretakers, or even charitable organizations that hold a special place in their hearts. In this blog post, our Olney will and trust attorneys will …
If you have a parent in a nursing home, you’re likely facing a lot of difficult decisions and stressful situations. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed, but it’s important to remember that you have options and resources available to you. One question that often comes up is whether the nursing home can take a loved one’s …
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As our loved ones age, it’s not uncommon for them to experience a decline in mental abilities that can make it difficult for them to manage their finances effectively. If you have an older loved one, it’s important to be aware of the signs of diminished capacity so that you can take action to help …
As our family members age, taking care of their financial and medical needs becomes increasingly important. Having conversations about the realities of aging early on can help ease the emotional stress that comes with it – providing a cushion for both you and your loved ones in case any conditions like dementia set in quickly …
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With today’s technology, access to information is literally in the palm of our hands. From your cell phone, you can download manuals to repair a washing machine that’s thirty years old or watch step-by-step video tutorials that will teach you how to do anything from knitting a sweater to playing an instrument without taking a …
You worked hard to provide for your spouse throughout your marriage, and you want to continue to do so well into your retirement years. When the need for nursing home care or assisted living is on the horizon, the cost of such care can weigh heavily. The good news is that asset protection planning can …
This week’s blog post is from one of our favorite nutrition and fitness coaches, Amy Peters, owner of Shape of Strength. Amy is passionate about helping moms feel like themselves again through fitness and nutrition. Read on for more about the importance of nutrition to you health and fitness goals. Who doesn’t want to look …
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This week’s blog post is by Patricia Dubroof, Director of Community Relations with Assisting Hands Home Care. Assisting Hands caregivers reduce the stress on family caregivers by being there with their loved ones when they can’t be. Assisting Hands provides a number of home care services including lite housekeeping, grocery shopping, meal preparation, companion services, …
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February is often associated with hearts because of Valentine’s day but it is also American Heart Health Month. February was declared Heart Health Month in 1963 as a way to advocate for cardiovascular health and raise awareness about heart disease. Read more about heart disease and steps you can take to improve your cardiovascular health. …
You know you need an estate plan but where do you start? Getting started with estate planning can seem overwhelming for a number of reasons: there are a number of planning options available, you may have heard from a friend or family member that you need a trust or that you only need a will …
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