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The Benefits of Continuing Care Retirement Communities
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Many options are available for those planning where to live and receive care during their retirement years. Independent living communities are for healthy, active older adults. Assisted living facilities suit those who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, preparing meals, and medication management. Skilled nursing facilities provide care to individuals…

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Do You Need a Trust?: Estate Planning Q&A
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According to the 2023 Wills and Estate Planning Survey by Caring.com, only 34 percent of Americans have an estate plan. The primary reasons respondents gave for not participating in estate planning are: An estate plan is a comprehensive set of legal documents and strategies that organizes assets for a person’s death or disability. Trusts are…

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Do You Need a HIPAA Release?
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If you are in the hospital, you may want your loved ones to be able to access information about your prognosis. However, if you have not authorized them to receive specifics regarding your medical condition, they could be denied these details. What Is HIPAA? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is…

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14 Essential Questions to Ask Aging Parents This Holiday
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About 45 percent of adults say they plan to travel for the holidays, per The Vacationer. With multiple generations getting together for holiday meals, gift exchanges and quality time, these annual gatherings present an opportunity to broach sensitive but important topics with your aging loved ones. By communicating with them and knowing their wishes, you…

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Estate Planning for Blended Families
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Blended families are usually characterized by a couple bringing their children from a previous relationship into the new union and then having children together. Blended families highlight the need for careful estate planning to make sure the needs of each spouse are met, as well as the needs of each parents’ children. If one spouse…

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I used Sowards for my Estate planning needs. The firm provided excellent advice, and made the process very easy to complete in an expeditious manner. Each person that I interacted with was professional, friendly and competent. I have confidence that this multi-generational law practice is a solid...

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