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By Sara Bingham
In General Estate Planning
Posted September 6, 2024

How Beneficiary Designations Can Make or Break Your Estate Plan

As many people already know, a Will is a document that allows someone to specify who they would like their assets to go to after they die. However, a lot of people do not realize that your Will [...]

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By Linda Melancon
In Succession/Probate
Posted July 2, 2024

Why You Should Clear Up Clouded Title During Blue Skies

What is clear title? Title is the legal interest a person has in a piece of property. When a person has clear title, it means that there is no question about whether they own a particular piece [...]

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 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Planning for a Special Needs Loved One
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By Linda Melancon
In Special Needs Planning
Posted March 11, 2024

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Planning for a Special Needs Loved One

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and in honor of that observance, we are going to discuss the most common mistakes that you should avoid when planning for a loved one with [...]

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 Innovative Solutions for Extended Care: A Closer Look at Hybrid-Long Term Care Insurance
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Care, Long-Term Care
Posted January 5, 2024

Innovative Solutions for Extended Care: A Closer Look at Hybrid-Long Term Care Insurance

Embarking on life’s journey involves facing uncertainties, and preparing for the future is an essential aspect of this voyage we all take. As we age, the prospect of needing long-term care [...]

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 What Are the Drawbacks of Naming Beneficiaries?
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By Linda Melancon
In Estate Planning Awareness, General Estate Planning
Posted August 2, 2023

What Are the Drawbacks of Naming Beneficiaries?

Although in many situations the advantages outweigh the disadvantages when selecting beneficiaries, there are always exceptions.What Is a Beneficiary?Beneficiaries are individuals who you select [...]

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 Over the Counter Hearing Aids Prevent Dementia
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Care, Caregivers, Health Care
Posted August 2, 2023

Over the Counter Hearing Aids Prevent Dementia

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), hearing loss affects one-third of older adults. As difficulty hearing can lead to communication challenges and social withdrawal, it can also [...]

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 When Should I Include a Pour Over Will in My Estate Plan?
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By Linda Melancon
In General Estate Planning
Posted July 31, 2023

When Should I Include a Pour Over Will in My Estate Plan?

In creating an estate plan, you are proactively taking steps to ensure that your assets will be distributed according to your wishes in the event of your death or incapacity.One tool available to [...]

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 Family Caregiving – You Mean I Need A Contract For That?
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By Linda Melancon
In Elder Care, Medicaid Planning
Posted November 8, 2017

Family Caregiving – You Mean I Need A Contract For That?

This month is National Family Caregivers Month and what better time to recognize all of those who give so much of their time to help family members who are no longer able to care for themselves [...]

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 Estate Planning and Cremation: Louisiana Legalities
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By Linda Melancon
In Estate Planning Awareness
Posted May 3, 2017

Estate Planning and Cremation: Louisiana Legalities

Dying can be an expensive proposition these days.  A traditional funeral service and burial can run upwards of $10,000 when all of the funeral and cemetery fees are taken into account.  [...]

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 Keys, Please:  How to Gently Keep Unsafe Older Drivers Off the Road
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By Linda Melancon
In Caregivers, Elder Care
Posted March 14, 2017

Keys, Please: How to Gently Keep Unsafe Older Drivers Off the Road

When to Take the Keys: Recognizing Unsafe Driving Signs We as Americans are a freewheeling society.  We like our cars, and we like our freedom to go where we please, when we please.  [...]

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