Monthly Archives: January 2014
Changing will provisions at the end can be problematic
John Grisham’s latest bestselling novel revolves around a wealthy man crafting a handwritten will that completely cuts out his family and leaves the fortune to his housekeeper. (Photo credit: Ken_Mayer) The reason the man did this just prior to taking his own life, other than that his two adult children are fairly odious people,… Read More »
Preparing for the inevitable can be a kindness to others
Along with taxes, we all face one other grim inevitability: We’re all going to die. No one but tax attorneys and IRS agents likes to think about the former, and possibly only morticians routinely contemplate the latter, but the prudent person sets aside money to pay taxes and wise individuals make some preparations for… Read More »
Being a caregiver can involve finances, as well
Taking care of an elderly loved one, a parent, relative or family friend, can sometimes mean going beyond the physical to the financial. This can be fraught with pitfalls, but also can be as essential as getting the person to doctor’s appointments and seeing to it they take their medicine. “One of the toughest… Read More »
Selling off a late parent’s possession can be stressful
As if losing a parent wasn’t trying and troublesome enough, many adult children face the grim task of subsequently have to dispose of some of their late mother’s or father’s prized possessions. Often the sad reality is that what these older people held dear doesn’t have much value to others. “A few months after… Read More »
Two Benefits That Provide Care for Veterans
There are various government programs and tax benefits available to those who provide significant care for veterans and their family members. If you are caring for a veteran at home, a recent article discusses the benefits you may be eligible to receive. If the veteran you are caring for would otherwise be eligible to… Read More »