In a survey published this past fall, more than 1,000 participants aged 18 to 99 shared insights on their estate plans – or lack thereof. In fact, more than half [...]
I have a power of attorney for my mom that was approved by the state of Texas, where she currently is in a long-term care facility. I want to move her to a facility in Illinois to be closer to [...]
My husband and I own our home in Illinois. We would like to have our two sons divide the sale of the house equally when we both pass on. Do we need to put our home in a trust? Other family [...]
My parent is in a nursing home and applying for Medicaid. They have a house with a mortgage. The house is full of 50 years of stuff and in need of major repair. Selling the house will only pay [...]
Despite the considerable level of stress that can come with serving as a unpaid caregiver, a new study now suggests that taking care of a loved one may in fact [...]
Suicide is a preventable tragedy but remains a leading cause of death in the United States.The National Center for Health Statistics has published a report [...]
Many family caregivers are working caregivers; that is, they have a primary occupation in addition to caring for an aging loved one. Choosing to work while also [...]