Finding a Reputable Funeral Home

by Jessica Asselin | Oct 17, 2025 | Long Term Care

Takeaways Amid past incidents of misconduct, it’s crucial to thoroughly vet funeral homes by checking licenses, reviewing morticians’ credentials, and visiting facilities in person. Federal law mandates upfront cost disclosure, and consumers can file complaints with...

What Most People Don’t Know About Durable Powers of Attorney

by Jessica Asselin | Oct 17, 2025 | Estate Planning, Long Term Care

Takeaways A durable power of attorney is a legal document that allows a trusted individual to make financial or health care decisions on your behalf even if you become unable to handle your own affairs. This document provides long-term safeguards, ensuring your...

What to Do When Someone Is Contesting a Will

by Jessica Asselin | Sep 18, 2025 | Estate Planning, Inheritance, Long Term Care, Palliative Care

Takeaways A will contest occurs when someone challenges the validity of a deceased person’s will, potentially delaying probate, increasing costs, and straining family relationships. Common grounds for challenging a will include undue influence, fraud, improper...

Benefits and Drawbacks of Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders

by Jessica Asselin | Aug 18, 2025 | Advanced Directive, Long Term Care, Palliative Care

Takeaways Do not resuscitate (DNR) orders instruct health care providers not to perform CPR or other life-saving measures if a patient’s heart or breathing stops. DNRs offer a balance of benefits, including patient autonomy and avoiding unnecessary suffering, as...

Estate, Long-Term Care Plans Under the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

by Jessica Asselin | Aug 18, 2025 | Estate Planning, Long Term Care

Takeaways The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, significantly impacts estate and financial planning. The federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax exemptions will rise to $15 million per individual starting in 2026....