National Grandparent's Day was given official status when President Jimmy Carter proclaimed that the day would be observed on the first Sunday after Labor Day. Though it's not considered a national holiday, this year Grandparent's Day falls on September 9. Parents, grandparents, children, and grandchildren can spend Grandparent's Day in any number of ways. Even if you're only able to spend a few hours together, there are any number of activities you can do to help make this Grandparent's Day … [Read more...] about Don’t Forget Grandparent’s Day
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Avoiding Problems as a Trustee
Even the smallest trust requires a trustee who can act with competence, diligence, and in accordance with all relevant state laws. While managing a trust can be very fulfilling, you must make sure that you approach your duties as a trustee like you would any other job. Failing to do so can lead to significant consequences for you personally. Here are several common mistakes that some trustees make which you should always try to avoid. Managing trust funds without financial advice As a trustee … [Read more...] about Avoiding Problems as a Trustee
Changes in Walking Style May Signal Alzheimer’s Disease
Slight changes in how a person walks may be an early warning sign of Alzheimer's disease. According to research reported on at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Canada in mid July, researchers stated that a change in walking style often surfaces before a person with Alzheimer's disease shows any evidence of decreased cognitive capacity. The researchers looked at several studies which measured walking and cognitive functions in thousands of subjects. One study, performed by … [Read more...] about Changes in Walking Style May Signal Alzheimer’s Disease
Medicaid Expansion Leads to Fewer Deaths
A recent study out of Harvard University shows that expansion of Medicaid programs may contribute to decreased death rates amongst the poor, elderly, disabled, and other vulnerable populations. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health recently released a study showing that in 2001 and 2002, three states which expanded Medicaid to include more people from vulnerable populations experienced a 6.1 percent decline in the death rate for people between ages 20 and 64 when compared to … [Read more...] about Medicaid Expansion Leads to Fewer Deaths
Estate Planning Terminology: Ademption
A lot of people who begin their estate planning aren't really sure what happens to their property once they create a Will and choose someone to inherit it. Though a Will may feel like a contract between you and the people you're leaving your property to, they are not the same. Your Will represents your choices, and it does not create an obligation to anyone you choose to leave property to. If, for example, if you choose to sell everything you identify in your Will and use the money to travel … [Read more...] about Estate Planning Terminology: Ademption
