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7 Things To Do BEFORE Your Parent Goes To a Nursing Home
Taking care of these seven things before your parent goes to the nursing home will save you time, money, and heartache. The decision to go into a nursing home is rarely an easy one, but there are things you can do to make the transition is a little easier. In this...
6 Estate Planning Pitfalls to Avoid
Unfortunately, printing a will from the internet and filling in the blanks does not create an effective estate plan. It's best if you take some time to educate yourself about the estate planning process, and that includes estate planning pitfalls to avoid. Here are...
The Difference Between Medicaid and Medicare for Seniors
Medicaid and Medicare are the two primary healthcare programs available to assist seniors with medical expenses. Unfortunately, their names are very similar, so it causes a lot of confusion. In this article, we will try to reduce some of that confusion by summarizing...
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At this point in the year, many of us are abandoning our New Year's resolutions, but there's still hope... by Chris Flynn, Attorney Well, we're a few months into 2016, which means we're also past the point where many people have abandoned their New Year's resolutions....
Contributing to an IRA After Retirement
One of our clients had a question a while back: Can a retired person keep contributing to an IRA? Take a moment and learn about the logistics of contributing to an IRA after retirement. Can a retired person keep contributing to an IRA? There are many types of...
Dave Opens for Doc Severinsen
Taylorville is my hometown (read more about Attorney David Edwards here), and I'm in a Facebook group where people share memories of Taylorville. A while back, the topic came up: "What celebrities do you remember coming to Taylorville?" There were all kinds of...
How NOT Winning the Lottery Makes Your Life Easier
Big changes in your life may require updates in your estate plan. What kind of big changes? And what should you do about it? Didn't win the lottery?? That's okay. Can you imagine how much life changes after something like that? The good news is, if you didn't win the...
Estate Planning & Potty Breaks (An Honest to Goodness True Story)
Many people think they know what an estate plan is and what it does. And while you are already an "expert" in estate planning because you know the details of your life better than anyone else, it helps to have a guide who can walk you through the complicated legal...
5 Misconceptions About Hospice
Many people are afraid of hospice. This fear comes from a misunderstanding of the services hospice can provide. Last week we talked about the basics of hospice and why it is one the most positive ways to approach the end of life. This week we tackle some of the big...
Threats to Medicaid: Can You Prove It?
Cash payments or informal caregiver arrangements can affect your loved one's ability to qualify for Medicaid upon going into a nursing home. Here's what you need to know... Giving Money to Family Can Jeopardize Medicaid Eligibility When someone applies for Medicaid,...
The Night Before Christmas – Edwards Group Edition
Part of the thing our clients love about Edwards Group is that we strive to treat everyone like family. Sometimes that means sharing some personal things (just like we expect our clients to share personal things with us). The staff wrote a great rendition of The Night...
2 Types of Help You May Need
Last week we gave you a secret test you could give a named helper (or potential helper) to see if they might be up to the task. But what sorts of things might you need help with? There are generally two categories... Help With Finances A recent National Institutes of...
The Secret Test for Your Named Helper
Naming a helper for your plan is one of the most important decisions you'll ever have to make, but you don't have to do it alone. Read on for guidance in choosing your executor, trustee or power of attorney. Be Careful Who You Choose I heard another heartbreaking...