Personal Guardian for Minor Children One very important decision for you to make when creating a plan is to decide who would be the...

According to the 2017 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, a private, one-bedroom, single occupant unit in an assisted living community costs a...

“Who would take our children? I am not sure anyone would be willing to take them,” remarked Shelly to her attorney, Jim. “It’s not that...

A businessman with a $2.5 billion estate passed away in 1976. He was single and many individuals, mostly unrelated to him, filed more...

What will happen to my money and possessions if I die without a will? If you die without a will, what happens to your assets will be...

Thinking about Mom or Dad taking a fall is a scary thought indeed—every year more than 2 million older adults are taken to the ER to be...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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

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

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...

Trusts can be quite useful for protecting children. However, for some children, the trust serves an additional function: It protects the...

Published November 2, 2012 United Methodist Foundation for the Tennessee and Memphis Conferences Where is the Missing Will? More than 40...