Family is our most intimate social connection. And in past generations, it was assumed that younger generations would take care of the older generations. But in today’s society, two-income families and a plethora of community and social activities have changed the landscape of life as...
Elder Care. It’s a hot topic for many, especially when it comes to estate planning. None of us wants to think about the possibility of ending up in a long-term care facility like a nursing home. But it’s a reality we’ve got to think about...
When you hear the term estate planning, the first thing you probably think about is a person in their mid-60’s, or older. Well today we’re going to challenge your perception. What if we told you that you should have an estate plan much earlier than...
There's nothing worse than watching your hard-earned assets dwindle during your golden years. But that is exactly what can occur as a result of spending time in a long-term care facility. Unfortunately, more than half of older Americans will end up in a skilled nursing...
In a recent blog post, we discussed what long term care services are available and what qualifies you for them. With the average yearly cost of nursing home care in Phoenix running around $112,000 and increasing annually, paying for long-term care can be a staggering...
Long-term care planning is one of the key parts of a successful estate plan. Elder care is one component of long-term care planning. You may be far from retirement age, but it is never too soon to begin to consider what should happen if your...
As much as you love your profession, from time to time you look forward to retirement. Will you travel? Do charity work? Spend hours on the golf course? Take up a new hobby? Perhaps you want to simply be there for your children and grandchildren....
You and your spouse are both vital and healthy, and you don’t plan on getting sick. Why then, should you make the effort now to prepare for end-of-life issues? After all, you’re confident you’ve set aside enough retirement funds to give you plenty of leeway,...
In our most recent blog post we began a series on estate planning for blended families. With the rise in divorce rates in our nation, blended families are becoming increasingly common. And these families have estate planning needs that are more complex than nuclear families....
It’s a known fact that the longer you live, the older you get. And more people are living longer today than at any time in the past. As a result, it is projected that most Americans over 65 will need some type of long-term health...