My friends at Country Cottage in Lawrenceburg, a part of the Cottage Senior Living Group, have graciously allowed me to share posts from...

When my brother died last year my sister and I had a regular funeral for him and got stuck with a $12,000 bill. Can you recommend some...

While day-to-day obligations can certainly get in the way, at some point as a parent of a child with special needs you will need to...

A family letter is a key part of a good estate plan. It is much more personal than many of your estate documents. A family letter allows...

The living trust is becoming quite a popular estate planning strategy. It costs more than a will, but includes many features that are...

Special needs trusts come in three main flavors — first-party special needs trusts, third-party special needs trusts, and pooled trusts....

It’s instinctive to want a map. Where’s the next turn? It’s a human thought pattern. After we find out that a loved one has Alzheimer’s...

What are the financial issues that come with remarrying later in life? I’ve been seeing a wonderful man for two years, and we’ve been...

Great review of basic considerations before finalizing your estate plan. “Who should receive my property?” asked Helen to her attorney,...

Most Americans could stand to improve their knowledge of retirement planning, but it is especially important for unmarried women. Here’s...

You have completed a will and perhaps a revocable living trust. Your durable power of attorney for healthcare and a living will are...

Most families purchase their largest personal residence in their mid-forties. Families with children often need the additional space....

I’m interested in getting my 72-year-old mother a smartphone, but want to get one that’s very easy for her to use. What can you...

What is the best way to find a good in-home caregiver for my elderly mother? Finding a good in-home caregiver that’s dependable,...

Think your documents are bulletproof? Check again to avoid these common mistakes. 1. Forgoing an expert’s review. There’s nothing wrong...

What’s the best, conflict-free way to divvy up my personal possessions amongst my kids after I’m gone? I have jewelry, art, family...

1. Pack swim suit 2. Stop the mail for the week. 3. Ask neighbors to water the flowers. 4. Review estate plan. – – – – Say What?...

Chronic Illness – Care of Your Person If you have a chronic illness, your personal planning will need to involve careful consideration of...

By Robert M. Slutsky, Esq. Robert Slutsky Associates Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, An ElderCare Matters Partner, The percentage of...

Parents and children often have a different perspective on saving and spending. Parents of retirement age today were born during the...