A person with dementia is diagnosed every three seconds somewhere in the world. Dementia is a catchall phrase that refers to many types of neurodegenerative diseases. Neurodegenerative diseases bring about the onset of dementia including but not limited to: Alzheimer’s…
In the United States, every day, 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 years old, according to the American Association for Retired Persons (AARP). The deluge of aging Americans and the increase in longevity in the already 65-plus population are the main…
Human history has never witnessed a financial period like this. Baby boomers preparing to pass on their legacies through estate plans put America at the brink of the largest ever transfer of wealth. Over the next 25 years, projections estimate 68.4 trillion…
The importance of identifying your digital property and managing it has never been greater as we integrate the Internet of Things (IoT) into our daily lives. From smart home devices to online investments and bank accounts, we’ve gone way beyond…
Many years may have gone into building and protecting your legacy for future generations. But have you thought about the impact it will have on family members who are in different stages of life after you are gone? It’s crucial…
Having a loved one lose their memory can be a difficult experience for the entire family. The person who has been the head of the family may soon fade from the person they once were, leaving their loved ones to…
In a recent study by The Blackstone Group, an independent research firm, on behalf of Bankers Life Center for a Secure Retirement, some disconcerting data was revealed regarding the retirement care preparedness of middle-income baby boomers. According to the survey…
When preparing an estate plan for a child with special needs, consider these factors. Looking to the future as to how your child will be able to function in the world as they age is particularly tricky to assess. What…
In the workplace, age discrimination has been addressed since the 1960s, but it is still a serious problem. According to study.com, age discrimination is defined as “the practice of letting a person’s age unfairly become a factor when deciding who…
An instruction letter can be an important part of an estate plan. It is an informal document that will give your loved one’s important information about personal and financial matters after your death. Letters of instruction are not legally binding…