Thanks to advancements of medical science, there are many artificial means of prolonging the lives of individuals with terminal medical conditions long past the time that they would ordinarily pass away. However, not everyone wants their lives prolonged indefinitely...
If your parents face age or health issues that will eventually require them to live in a nursing home, how will they pay for this care? Few people have the personal resources to cover the costs of long-term nursing home care. Consequently, most rely on Medicaid to pay...
Washington residents are not immune to the effects of aging. Whether you need long-term care or a loved one does, paying for this necessary service becomes a top priority. Many seniors rely on Medicare to pay for their healthcare, but the federally funded insurance...
When setting your affairs in order in Washington, one thing to consider is writing your last will and testament. If you have a family and a large number of assets that you want to go to them, it is a good idea to be prepared for any eventuality, even if you are not...
As individuals age, they often experience a sense of loss of control. After all, a person may require assistance performing everyday tasks. He or she may also need ongoing medical care. Having a comprehensive estate plan is a good way to retain some power. Even though...
You may associate dementia with Alzheimer's disease, as many people do. However, although Alzheimer's is a common cause of dementia, the two terms are not interchangeable. Alzheimer's is a disease, while dementia is a set of symptoms relating to declining mental...
Estate plans change. As you age and as your beneficiaries change, circumstances and relationships can turn into something entirely different. The relationship between an adult child and his or her parents can be a complex one. In Washington, your estate plan may...
The most difficult part of estate planning in Olympia is deciding who gets what. You may not want to create the impression of favoring certain beneficiaries over others, which could inevitably lead to tension and discord. You might think it better to simply avoid...
Long-term care can be extremely expensive. While long-term care insurance does exist, premiums are often too high for people within the low or middle-income brackets. That's why Washington has introduced the Long-Term Care Trust Act, which affords benefits to eligible...
Many Washington residents are meticulous in getting every detail right in their estate planning when it involves their children, grandchildren and other relatives. People also spend a great deal of time ensuring their wishes are known in case they become...
