Tag: financial
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Elder Law: “How Will You Pay for Long-Term Care?”
Most people already know that a skilled nursing facility (SNF) – what many call a “nursing home” – is very expensive. Assisted living costs and other senior housing options also surprise most of my unsuspecting clients. Do you know how much? If you don’t, a quick google search will give you the national average yearly…
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Anatomical Bequests: Is Your Body Your Last Gift?
There’s a difference between “organ donation” and “anatomical bequest.” Many people choose to donate organs upon their death – healthy parts of their bodies that may be transplanted upon their death into someone else to assist that individual in recovering from or surviving a serious injury or illness. There are many opportunities during your adult…
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Elder Law: When is a Power of Attorney or Health Care Directive Not Enough?
I advise Minnesotans to get their foundational estate plans in order – young, old, married, single, with kids and without – it’s important. For most people, making some sort of transfer of asset plan for after death (wills and/or trusts) is only the beginning. It should continue with life planning as well, meaning powers of…