An annuity is a financial product that pays a fixed amount of money every year throughout the life of the annuitant. Most annuities are deferred, meaning the payout doesn’t occur until a later date. However, you can receive immediate payouts…
Throughout this world, there are constant reports of bad news, causing us stress. It is also common for us to experience stress due to illnesses and injuries. Chronic pain can be especially stressful. So finding ways to release and cope…
Homebuyers are not the only targets. Real estate scams also affect those seeking to refinance their mortgages, sell their homes, buyers or owners of commercial property, and even renters. Con artists are eager to scam at every stage of a…
As your child turns 18 (depending on the state), it may be difficult to comprehend that the child who once depended on you for everything has become an adult overnight. Now they are free to vote, marry, apply for a…
Government agencies that supervise long-term care facilities are underfunded, according to sources. They lack the resources to do proper inspections of residential health facilities. You may have seen the rating system provided by the Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services…
You should know the lawyer's role as soon as you start the probate process, whether you are the executor or heir. One of the biggest sources of conflict in probating the estate is understanding the role of the lawyer hired…
Alzheimer's disease affects more than 5 million Americans, and there is no cure. Projections by the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org) are that by 2050 more than 14 million Americans will suffer from this disease. What can you do if you are…
Children usually inherit money or property equally from their parents. But sometimes, parents intentionally choose to not leave anything to a child, and the reasons for doing so may vary. One reason could be that a child who is more…
There is not much we own as a family. Can't we wait until we have the money to plan? You shouldn’t. It is crucial to give legal authority to a person of your choice, to care for your children if…
A living will, also known as an advance health care directive, is a legal document that specifies what actions you would like medical professionals to take if you became incapable of making decisions. A living will is crucial for all…