
What Is ‘Broken Heart Syndrome’?
Is it possible that grief is implicated in illness and a higher risk of death?

Is it possible that grief is implicated in illness and a higher risk of death?

Completing an estate inventory can be one of the most challenging aspects of being the executor of an estate.

Estate planning is always a difficult subject to deal with, because who wants to arrange things for when they die?

When it comes to death and disability, your will alone might not be enough.

More Americans are now getting married over the age of 65 than ever before. Even though this may be a second or third marriage for many, caregivers should nevertheless be aware of certain aspects that shouldn’t be ignored amidst all the wedding plans and celebrations.

Family members of all kinds have fought over money matters since time immemorial, but it may be worse for cash-strapped caregiving families. The costs of caregiving activities, including hiring aides, buying supplie, and covering medical and pharmacy copays, negatively affect family caregivers’ pocketbooks and morale.

Many people ask what would happen if they were in the hospital and unable to make their own medical decisions? The answer depends on whether you planned ahead.

Frequent triggers also include changes in the health of executors and guardians; changes in laws, which may impact tax and legal strategies; and changes in state residence, which can also impact planning.

For those of us with aging parents or other loved ones, there are some important things to consider.

Here are a few options to consider when you can no longer live alone.