Decisions related to aging and the end of life

Summary A person planning for aging and end of life must make a set of important decisions about medical, financial, and legal matters. This article lists the basic decisions that a person needs to make about their finances, estate, medical treatment, and their remains. Decisions about finances and the estate A person planning for aging […]

Assets and liabilities

Summary Making a list of assets (money and belongings) and liabilities (debts) is one of the first steps in creating an estate plan. This article explains the main reasons a person should create this list and what types of items they should include. It also addresses the topic of how and why to include pets […]

Engaging the right attorney or online service

Summary Few things can be as challenging as determining when it’s necessary to engage the services of a lawyer, and finding the right lawyer or service for your needs. Elder law attorneys specialize in legal areas relevant to older adults and their children. Several online services can help with the creation of various legal documents, […]

Basic legal documents

Summary Few plan to become ill, disabled, or incapacitated. When the unexpected happens, however, having legal documents in place to ensure that wishes are acted upon is essential. Regardless of how much property or assets someone owns, it’s important to ensure that you have these basic legal documents in place, including: last will and testament, […]