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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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 Notarizing Documents for Seniors With a Dementia Diagnosis
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By Linda Melancon
In Alzheimer's Disease, General Estate Planning
Posted September 28, 2023

Notarizing Documents for Seniors With a Dementia Diagnosis

An Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis can be a challenging journey for the person and family alike. When the diagnosis occurs, a ticking clock begins on the timeline for notarizing documents for [...]

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 Is Your Financial Information In Order?
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By Linda Melancon
In General Estate Planning
Posted September 28, 2023

Is Your Financial Information In Order?

​​​​​Preparing and organizing your financial information for when you are no longer capable will bring peace of mind to you today. At the same time, it may relieve your loved ones’ burden in the [...]

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 Estate Planning for Surviving Spouses
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By Linda Melancon
In General Estate Planning
Posted September 7, 2023

Estate Planning for Surviving Spouses

For surviving spouses having just lost a longtime partner, it’s difficult to look past your grief. However, it’s crucial to understand the important and timely decisions you must make regarding [...]

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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 [...]

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 Do You Need a Trust?: Estate Planning Q&A
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By Linda Melancon
In Estate Planning Awareness
Posted July 7, 2023

Do You Need a Trust?: Estate Planning Q&A

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 [...]

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 Challenges of Long-Term Care Planning for LGBTQ+ Seniors
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By Linda Melancon
In Estate Planning Awareness
Posted June 7, 2023

Challenges of Long-Term Care Planning for LGBTQ+ Seniors

Aging is an inevitable reality for everyone. As part of this, many adults engage in long-term planning in anticipation of their later years. But, for many in the LGBTQ+ community, there is [...]

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 6 Facets of Estate Planning That LGBTQ+ Couples Should Know
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By Linda Melancon
In General Estate Planning
Posted May 4, 2023

6 Facets of Estate Planning That LGBTQ+ Couples Should Know

Estate planning is an important consideration for all couples. However, for LGBTQ+ couples (or former couples), it may be more important than they realize to review their circumstances and see [...]

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 Estate Planning Basics: What Is a Beneficiary to a Will?
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By Linda Melancon
In General Estate Planning
Posted February 28, 2023

Estate Planning Basics: What Is a Beneficiary to a Will?

People create wills to establish what happens to their money and assets when they pass away. In these estate planning documents, they can name beneficiaries – individuals who will receive money, [...]

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 Start 2023 Prepared: Reassess What Matters Most
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By Linda Melancon
In General Estate Planning
Posted January 26, 2023

Start 2023 Prepared: Reassess What Matters Most

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 [...]

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