The virtue of justice consists in moderation, as regulated by wisdom.
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The LGBTQ+ Community and Estate Planning
For the LBGTQ+ community, estate planning can legally protect against discrimination even if others are reluctant to recognize your relationship and your desire to permit
The Impact of Alzheimer’s Hidden Costs
When policymakers consider the costs of dementias like Alzheimer’s disease, they consider both direct and indirect costs. Direct costs, in this instance, are the medical
Your Job as a Trustee
Your friend Rachel has decided she wants you to be her trustee. You want to help, but you’re concerned about all that responsibility. You would
How Powerful is Your Power of Attorney?
A durable “power of attorney” (POA) document is essential, if there ever comes a time when you or your elder become unable to manage your
How to Protect Your Children’s Inheritance
Estate planning for the future inheritance of your children and grandchildren should include protective measures to keep assets from disappearing or being claimed by a
Gift Giving and Medicaid
If there is a possibility that a loved one might need Medicaid assistance in the foreseeable future, that person should not be giving gifts. This
An App for Your Legal Documents
More Americans than ever store and provide information through digital apps on smartphones and tablet devices. Whether engaging in online banking, using a mobile plane
What Your Will Can and Can’t Do
A will is a legally binding directive stating who will receive your property upon your death and is an important part of a comprehensive estate
Estate Planning and the “For the 99.5% Act”
The “For the 99.5% Act” was introduced into congress on March 25th, 2021 by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Jimmy Gomez. The bill’s current form
The Dangers of Overmedication
Polypharmacy, defined as the concurrent use of multiple prescription medications, is prevalent in the elderly American population. The more medications a person takes, the higher
Why you need a will
The number of Americans with a will has had a minimal increase of only 2.5 percent over the past year, a caring.com survey shows. Overall,
Caregiving from a Distance
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) defines long distance caregiving as providing care for a person who lives an hour or more away. This type
