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...
Having the insurance company deny treatment, medication or another order from your Washington doctor is very frustrating. After all, if your doctor says you need a specific test, treatment or medication, then you would trust that he or she knows what is best over some...
When a loved one develops Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, it will become difficult for him or her to make important decisions and live independently. According to the Alzheimer's Association, one in three Americans will eventually develop dementia or...
People are living longer in Washington, and this is a marvel of modern medical science. While having more time to enjoy our golden years is generally a good thing, it does come with some consequences. Namely, the fact that more Americans are living longer means that...
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...
As you get older, you have to start thinking about what happens next in life. This next stage may require you to move into a long-term care facility or seek other help to maintain a healthy life. Paying for the care you may need is something that many people fail to...
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...
