ALTCs
Will I Live Longer, if I Babysit the Grandchildren?
Looking for an extra incentive to spend some quality time with your grandchildren? Try telling their parents that it could extend your life.
August 27, 2020
Advanced Directives
Does Apathy Predict Dementia?
Apathy offers an important early warning sign of dementia in individuals with cerebrovascular disease, but depression does not, new research led by the University of Cambridge suggests.
August 25, 2020
Advanced Directives
What Is a Will Codicil?
Writing a will is an important part of creating a financial and estate plan. A will allows you to specify how you want your assets to be distributed among your heirs after you pass away. You can also use a will to name a legal guardian for your minor children. However, what happens if you need to change the terms of your will? That’s where a codicil can help.
August 20, 2020
ALTCs
Baseball Champion Denies Having Dementia, Sues
Orlando Cepeda wants to know where his money went. He also wants to learn what happened to all of his baseball memorabilia, including his 1967 National League Most Valuable Player Award, and wants to be made whole.
August 14, 2020
ALTCs
Social Security and Medicare and the Impact on Retiree Taxes
Medicare has a series of income limits that trigger increasingly higher payments for retirees. And it’s not just the rich who are affected.
August 13, 2020
ALTCs
There Is a Difference between Probate and Trust Administration
Probate and trust administration are not the same. There are important differences and similarities between administering a decedent’s probate estate and administering a decedent’s trust estate.
August 12, 2020
ALTCs
What Can I Do to Combat Dementia?
Many people begin to notice changes in their cognitive functioning as they age. Some find that they can’t quite remember why they entered a room or that the location of their keys is a constant mystery. Varying degrees of cognitive decline are common, and it is estimated that 14 million people will be diagnosed with dementia by 2050.
August 11, 2020