When you look at the desired traits of an executor for your estate, look for a person who has the capacity to carry out the
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Be Crystal Clear with Your End-Of-Life Wishes
Clearly spelling out your end-of-life preferences is critical, and having everything prepared in the event of a life-threatening illness or other crisis can ease anxiety
Like an Overdue Bill, Estate Planning Should Be the Next Thing You Tackle
While no one is eager to think about and plan for his or her own demise, which is when these documents come into play, if
Take a Guess How Much the Average American Family Caregiver Spends Annually on Elder Care for a Loved One?
“Almost $7,000 a year. That’s what the average American family caregiver spends each year on household, medical and other expenses for a loved one.” The
Secret Details for IRAs
One potential benefit of IRAs is creditor protection in the case of a bankruptcy. However, when you die, you may wonder if your beneficiaries are
Time to Review your Financial Planning
Business Insider’s recent article, “A financial adviser shares a 5-step checklist to complete before the end of 2016,” notes that many folks spend more time
Happy Belated 100th Birthday, Estate Tax!
Both President-Elect Trump and the Republicans in the House of Representatives have proposed to end the estate tax. Started in 1916, the tax was first
Advice for Retiring Snowbirds
Earlier in life, most folks say their responsibilities of family and work dictate where they live. But by age 61, most people believe they’re free
Get the Basic Estate Planning Docs Signed
Harrisburg Magazine’s recent article, “Protect Yourself,” recalls the case 25 years ago of a young woman named Terri Schiavo, who had a heart attack in
When We Should Stop Using the Word “Still”
By Cathy Bollinger, Managing Director of Embracing Aging, York County Community Foundation “My uncle is 83 and still drives.” “My grandma is 90 and still
Make the Most of Your Social Security
Few people realize that a few smart decisions concerning Social Security could significantly bump up your retirement income. So how do you do it? Kiplinger’s
Let’s Keep an Easy New Year’s Resolution
We all take some time at the end of the year to reflect. As you consider 2016, you can certainly agree that the year had
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