A diagnosis of dementia may prompt families and their loved one with dementia to reconsider their choices. However, people with dementia do live by themselves. We discuss some common topics related to independent living after a diagnosis of dementia.
Various types of property, such as bank accounts and real estate, can be owned jointly with another person(s).
When beneficiaries receive a payout from a life insurance policy, they typically don’t have to pay taxes. However, there are a few situations where a portion of the life insurance benefit is taxable to the beneficiary.
Heirs receiving an inheritance can expect the process to take time. Having a plan for the money and consulting with professionals are also things to keep in mind.
Lisa Marie Presley‘s surviving three children will reportedly inherit her Graceland estate.
Many older adults enjoy giving money during their lifetime to family members or donations to a religious or charitable organizations.
While you may draft a will assuming that your choice of executor won’t change, there are different reasons why making a switch may be necessary.
Restoring hearing loss with hearing aids or cochlear implants was linked with less long-term cognitive decline and even some gain, a systematic review and meta-analysis showed.
When the rapper Coolio died in September, he joined a group of notables that includes Prince, Howard Hughes and Pablo Picasso—all of whom died without specifying who should inherit their money and estate.
Creating a will should be the first step in a comprehensive estate planning process, since it allows you to make sure that your wishes are properly carried out after your death.
