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Legal

As if caregiving and growing older doesn’t already provide additional things to be thinking about, the idea of legalities crops up. No one really enjoys talking about this stuff but we will try and make it easier. We want to empower both caregivers and seniors to take charge and feel good about the decisions they have made or need to make.

Asking someone to serve as your executor is a vital part of estate planning, but it’s not an easy topic to discuss. Too often, people put off these conversations and when they finally happen, many ask a loved one...
Many seniors are at odds with others over the question of money. Should they spend what they have saved over the years or should they pass it on as an inheritance? At one time it was more common to...
Research suggests that after the age of 70 our financial decision making abilities can decline rapidly.  Year round, especially during tax season with people posing as government and credit company representatives, we are hearing about more scams and new...
Recently we discovered an article published by The Globe and Mail, ‘Seniors taking out mortgages – is it ever a good idea?' By Diane Jermyn. The article follows a senior couple who are considering accessing funds locked up in...
We all love to prepare for the future. But how do we prepare for a future without us in it?  This worry is top-of-mind for many Americans. In a 3,000-person poll by Maru Public Opinion for ClearEstate, 90% of us...
In this article, we’ll discuss whether there is a growing concern regarding medical negligence of the elderly… As a society, we have a responsibility to the older members of our community. Elderly people are typically understood to be the responsibility...
Image credit  Let’s face it. We all know why you’ve put off estate planning for this long. You don’t want to think about your death. And there is no shame in that. Death is scary! But so is the prospect of leaving...
Sadly, the most common reason to liquidate a home is the passing of a loved one. There are no words to describe the pain of loss, or the overwhelming stress caused by dealing with the final affairs. The responsibility...
ESTATE LIQUIDATORS RELIEVE OVERWHELM It takes a team to liquidate an estate; it’s too much for one person to do.  So why not let professional estate liquidators help you?             Trying to take on estate liquidation alone is an exercise in frustration...
Personal injury law firms specialize in representing people harmed due to another party's negligent actions. You can file a personal injury claim to demand compensation if you get injured due to another person's wrongful acts. These firms have lawyers experienced...