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While doing some research for a motivational speech, I ran across this poem by Edgar Guest.  I believe this was authored in 1942.  Edgar Guest was an English-born American poet who was popular in the early 20th century.  He became…

By protecting assets, you may be able to qualify for Medicaid nursing home benefits. Read these tips for protecting your assets from nursing home costs. Did you know that almost 70% of seniors will need long-term care assistance at some…

Did you know you should protect your deceased loved one from identity theft? A decedent is vulnerable to identity theft for several reasons, typically, the family is in mourning and not paying close attention to the decedent’s personal information or…

I have been named Trustee – now what? Have you been named as Trustee of a loved one’s trust or perhaps the Personal Representative?  Do you know what to do or where to turn?  Administration of a trust or an…

We recently reviewed some of the FBI's Common Fraud Schemes. Senior Citizens especially should be aware of fraud schemes for the following reasons: Senior citizens are most likely to have a “nest egg,” to own their home, and/or to have excellent…

Mistake #1: Relying solely on a will or a living trust. A will takes effect only upon your death, and a living trust, although preferable in some cases, will not protect your assets from the government and nursing homes. Mistake #2:…