If we have learned anything these past few years, it’s that even the best laid plans may not hold up to whatever life has in store for us. For many, it’s shown us who and what are truly [...]
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 [...]
A health savings account may help you save money on medical expenses, depending on your insurance type. If you are eligible, you can use your health savings account (HSA) to cover certain medical [...]
An executor is a person or entity you choose to carry out your last wishes outlined in your will. Your executor should be someone you trust is responsible enough to manage your estate after you [...]
Assisted living facilities and nursing homes are long-term housing and care options for older adults. Although people sometimes use the terms assisted living and nursing home synonymously, they [...]
A sole benefit trust is a helpful estate planning tool if your family has cross-generational support needs. If a senior with more than $2,000 in assets wants to apply for Medicaid – but also [...]
Many older adults face difficulties accessing and preparing meals. Yet eating a nutritious diet is essential for maintaining health, particularly as we age. For those with barriers getting to the [...]
There are various benefits to creating a testamentary trust. This article discusses the benefits of adding a testamentary trust to your estate plan. What Is a Testamentary Trust? A testamentary [...]
Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) are the minimum amounts a retirement plan account owner must take out each year. RMDs begin when a person reaches either age 72, 70½ if they reached this age [...]
In Louisiana, when a person turns 18 years old, he or she is legally considered an adult and is presumed to have the capacity to marry, vote, enter into contracts and do all the things that [...]