by David Edwards | Apr 20, 2022 | Elder Care Advising
People are living longer than ever these days, and while that is a good thing, it definitely presents challenges. Regardless of you or your loved one’s stage in life, good planning requires that you ask good questions. And asking good questions can sometimes be... 
by David Edwards | Apr 18, 2022 | Asset Protection, Elder Care Advising
We’ve previously talked about asset protection, but before we jump into some real-life examples, let’s review: Asset protection is simply protecting the things you own. This could be your house, your savings accounts, your IRAs, farmland, etc. Life is unpredictable,... 
by David Edwards | Mar 22, 2022 | EC-MedicaidPage, EC-MedicarePage, Medicaid/Medicare, Nursing Home
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... 
by David Edwards | Mar 15, 2022 | EC-CareAffordabilityPage, Elder Care Advising, Nursing Home
Long-term Care Planning is one of the biggest issues facing aging adults today. Experts project that nearly 70% of all individuals will need long-term care at some point in their life. And yet, that care is outrageously expensive at a time in life where one is... 
by David Edwards | Mar 6, 2022 | Aging Parents, Elder Care Advising, Nursing Home
Is your spouse, parent, sibling, or loved one in a nursing home? Are you worried about running out of money? Have you been told it’s too late to protect assets? These are common concerns we hear when meeting with clients for the first time. Our advice is this: It’s... 
by David Edwards | Mar 1, 2022 | Aging Parents, Elder Care Advising
Most people don’t connect estate planning and a healthcare crisis. However, as people live longer and face the skyrocketing costs of aging in America, a new aspect of estate planning has emerged. We call it “Life Care Planning.” This type of planning addresses the...