by David Edwards | Mar 7, 2017 | Aging Parents, EC-CareAffordabilityPage, Elder Care Advising, Nursing Home
So, what do nursing homes have to do with estate planning? When most people think about estate planning, they almost exclusively think of a Last Will & Testament, but a Will only works AFTER you pass away. A Will sets out what will happen, who’s in charge,... by David Edwards | Nov 9, 2016 | EC-VABenefitsPage, Elder Care Advising, VA Benefits
Many people are surprised to find out they qualify for aging veterans’ benefits without having a service-related disability. The VA offers benefits that can be used by a Veteran or their surviving spouse to help with costs for in-home medical care, assisted... by David Edwards | Nov 10, 2015 | Aging Parents, Nursing Home
We got another one of those calls the other day. It went something like this: “Mom has been in the nursing home for 3 years now and her money is gone. Is there anything we can do?” Our hearts sink when we hear this, because for this family, it’s too... by David Edwards | Sep 20, 2023 | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Whether you are wealthy or working class, Trusts can be a very valuable planning tool when it comes to creating an effective estate plan. When people think about estate planning, they often think about a Last Will & Testament. While Wills are the most basic estate... by David Edwards | Apr 28, 2023 | Aging Parents, Elder Care Advising
On Thursday, April 27, 2023, Edwards Group Elder Care Director Melissa Coulter and Elder Care New Client Specialist Audri Richard spoke to a crowd of over 60 people at The Event Center of Montgomery County in Hillsboro, Illinois. The event, titled “Protect Your...