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What happens during an Elder Care Consultation?
Trying to figure out what to do as a loved one faces the challenges of aging can be daunting and overwhelming. That's why Edwards Group created Elder Care Advisors to help families make the best financial, legal, and care decisions possible. You don't have to walk...
Long-term Care Planning and Why It Matters: 6 Goals of Planning
Why Should I Plan for Long-term Care? I know from experience that everyone who comes into our office has goals and expectations that they bring along with them when it comes to long-term care planning. But did you know that we have goals for each of our clients as...
What Do Estate Planning and Elder Care Have to Do With Each Other?
First, what’s the difference between Estate Planning and Elder Care? Estate planning and elder care/elder law are two areas of legal practice that are often under the same umbrella, but there are important differences between them. Many times these two concepts are...
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Should I Buy Long-term Care Insurance?
The outrageous cost of care is one of the biggest risks to those getting older. This question looms large in the mind of many who are of retirement age... How will I (we) pay for care costs? And many clients ask us... Should we buy long-term care insurance? There is a...
4 Safety Categories for Seniors You Should Be Aware Of
Preserving independence and control as one ages is a major goal of many people we talk to on a regular basis. And with seniors who have a strong desire to preserve independence, come families with big concerns about safety. Is it possible for their aging loved one to...
How to Sign Up For Medicare — A Free Workshop
Signing up for Medicare can be fairly straightforward, but for many people it gets complicated. Or seems that way at first. You may only need certain parts of the program, you may want extra coverage, or you may want to forego certain coverage. Though this might seem...
Nest Egg Trusts: A Tool to Protect Your Property and Life Savings
There's a real problem facing Americans over the age of 65 -- the cost of nursing home care. It's expensive and often unavoidable. A lucky few have enough income to cover the $80,000 per year cost. But how does the average person afford it? Unfortunately, many "spend...
Over 55 years old? Three things you should know about nursing home care.
You may be a couple decades away from needing nursing home care, but the sooner you can understand and plan for the costs involved, the better. Here are three truths everyone should know about nursing homes: 1. You'll probably need nursing home care. The likelihood...
2 Types of POAs: What They Can and Can’t Do
There are two types of power of attorney documents that you can use depending on what you might need done: A healthcare power of attorney is able to help arrange your medical care or make healthcare decisions for you when you are unable to do so yourself. As long as...
Understanding Medicare: What You Need to Know in 2019
Are you unsure of how to use Medicare for your healthcare needs? Or are you afraid to use it because you're not sure what Medicare will cover? Our Elder Care Advisors help people know how to best take advantage of their Medicare coverage. Make plans to attend by...
7 Risks of a Simple Will
Creating online legal documents is becoming more and more common. Despite the convenience of creating a Will without the expense and hassle of meeting with an attorney, there are many pitfalls to creating a simple plan online or even with a more traditional attorney...
Increase Your Quality of Healthcare With These 5 Steps
When you or a loved one are dealing with a lot of medical issues, or even "just one" complex issue, the paperwork can become overwhelming. Over the years, Edwards Group has evolved into a comprehensive, interdisciplinary resource for families facing the challenges of...
Review Your Medicare Part D Coverage
Edwards Group can help review your Medicare Part D coverage every year. Many people find the process of reviewing and choosing a Medicare plan to be stressful and confusing. It’s exhausting to go through all the options and still not be sure if you’ve chosen the right...