After a certain point, aging leads to bodily and cognitive deterioration. Arthritis can make it difficult to get around. Cognitive issues such as difficulty remembering things, frequent bouts of confusion and even changes in personality can also present challenges...
Month: January 2021
What Protections Do Spouses Have From Medicaid?
Getting a spouse into a long-term care facility or nursing home is one of the most challenging things a person can go through. If that spouse has dementia or some other cognitive disorder, they may not understand this change in their habitation and may react in a way...
Why it may take a while to settle your Indiana loved one’s estate
The passing of a loved one can be a traumatic experience. It's no wonder that heirs often want to tie up loose ends with their estate so that they can continue privately grieving their relative's loss. Sentiments such as these often lead to heirs asking why the...
Reasons why bankruptcy doesn’t make you a failure
So many people are hesitant to put an end to their debt issues by filing for bankruptcy because they are worried that they will be judged by the world and by themselves as being a failure. Unfortunately, many people have come to associate bankruptcy with being a...
Can you protect your assets against bankruptcy with estate planning?
As you work on your estate plans, one of the things to look into is setting up a trust. An irrevocable trust helps you protect your assets as you age and keeps them safe. It may also lower your tax burden and prevent the loss of assets if you are in debt and face...