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....

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,...

The government has made a commitment to close the “donut hole” gap in Medicare coverage by 2020, but many current beneficiaries still...

Hollywood can be a great platform to provide mass exposure to many of the issues and challenges that plague society. It’s like the...

A successful business owner with a large estate passed away in 1976. He had grown up in Texas, moved to California and also lived for...

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...

Carol Bradley Bursack, with AgingCare.com, shares this: A frequent problem expressed among adult children is that their parents aren’t...

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...

I’m about to sign up for Medicare Part A and B and would like to find out what they don’t cover so I can avoid any unexpected costs down...