Contact Us
The Benefits of Assisted Living
According to data from the National Center for Health Statistics, there are about 28,900 residential care communities servicing the aging American population. These communities aid the elderly who find it challenging to perform daily activities, such as meal...
Wisdom From a Friend With Dementia
This post originally appeared on the Ageucate Blog November 4, 2019.Dementia hit close to home for me recently. It had probably been six or so years since I had last seen a friend and former co-worker. He had fallen out of sight, and now I know why. I learned of his...
Tips from the Bubble Wrap Trenches
When people learn about my business as a senior move manager, they often respond by sharing how stressful and overwhelming they find the move process. One of the biggest sources of strain that accompanies a move or even just an effort to declutter a home is not being...
Should I Put My House in a Revocable Living Trust?
It’s a common question and one that many people really don’t know the answer to. What are the benefits of putting a house into a trust? Are there any restrictions once it’s in there? How does a trust work? In Illinois, if a person dies with or without a Last Will and...
Wills and Trusts – Core Estate Planning Documents that Everyone Should Have (part 2)
A very common theme in our office is when a prospective client calls and says, “I need a Will,” or “I need a trust.” When we ask why one of those is what they need, they typically respond by telling us that someone they know told them (friend, family member, advisor,...
Power of Attorney – Core Estate Planning Documents that Everyone Should Have (part 1)
A common question that I hear from clients, friends, and family is, “why do I need a power of attorney?” The short answer is because once you turned 18, you became the only person who could make a health care decision on your behalf or sign your own name. It is...