Making Bloomsburg A Better Place To Live And Age
There are many different kinds of estate planning documents that people may draft. Most people are familiar with wills. Some people decide to add advance directives and powers of attorney to their estate plans in case they have medical challenges later in life. There...
There are certain types of support that are deeply personal and that come with a degree of risk for the individual who needs help. If another person has to take control over someone's finances or medical care, for example, it is natural that they might worry about...
Most older adults preparing for retirement count on Medicare as their primary source of health insurance. Medicare and supplemental policies can cover costs for standard treatment throughout someone's retirement years. Unfortunately, Medicare does limit certain types...
Most people grow up hearing lessons about respecting their elders. Those with aging family members often do everything in their power to help that older adult feel valued and independent for as long as possible. Yet, eventually, it may be necessary to secure...
Discussions about powers of attorney often focus on the function of the document. Many people put together financial or medical powers of attorney that designate an agent to assume certain types of authority in the event of an emergency. They name someone they trust...
Many Pennsylvania residents name one of their children as the executor of their wills. If one or both of your parents have designated you as their executor, you will deal with a range of emotions in addition to the administrative tasks involved in administering the...
While Medicare gets most of the national attention, Medicaid still remains a bit of a mystery to most people. The fact is, Medicaid is the largest source of government funding for care in a nursing home, but there is much confusion about how to qualify and who is...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, states could not take away Medicaid coverage from any residents enrolled in the program. Legislation was enacted to pause the annual review of continued eligibility. As a result, no beneficiaries could lose their Medicaid coverage during...
Sometimes, transitioning into an assisted living facility in Pennsylvania can be a difficult and emotional experience for the individual and their loved ones. Fortunately, with proper planning and preparation, it is possible to make this transition easier for everyone...
Items in your estate such as a Pennsylvania home, a car or funds in a bank account will need to be accounted for after your death. You can do this by using a will or by shifting assets outside of your estate through a trust. A trust can also be used to manage your...