Unexpected Characteristics of Dementia 

Unexpected Characteristics of Dementia 

With more than 5.7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, you’d think we would know that Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia lead to far more than just memory loss. The typical picture of an Alzheimer’s patient, or someone...
Is It Time To Consider Assisted Living?

Is It Time To Consider Assisted Living?

If you’re edging toward those carefree golden years, chances are you’ve come across the term “independent living.” Essentially, this means staying on your own, minus the headaches of maintaining a home. Here are some tips on when to know if you are ready...
7 Ways To Maximize Your VA Benefits

7 Ways To Maximize Your VA Benefits

The Veteran’s Administration (VA)  has many benefits for aging veterans and their spouses. Many of these benefits entitle Veterans to long-term care benefits. We want you to be aware of what your entitlements are and how you can best access these benefits.   You must...
Should I Fund a Trust with Life Insurance?

Should I Fund a Trust with Life Insurance?

Estate planning is all about ensuring that your wishes are met both in life and after your death.  An estate plan has other vital goals such as ease of administration, tax minimization, and achieving harmony among family members.  Estate plans will include lifetime...
Making the Most of Exemptions and Flexibility in Spending

Making the Most of Exemptions and Flexibility in Spending

Federal estate, gift, and GST tax exemptions are currently at a historic high.  The federal gift and estate tax exemption are combined to cover lifetime gifts and those distributions that pass at death.  The current combined gift and estate tax exemption amount is...
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