Bogardus David P

• Life After Caregiving
• How to Keep Caregiving From Ruining Family Relationships
  
• Caregiver Burnout
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• 6 Steps to Creating a Will
• Avoiding Probate with a POD Account
• Being a Power of Attorney is Not Easy
• Benefits of Pre-Planned Funeral
• Can You Inherit Credit Card Debt?
• Checklist: What To Do When Someone Dies
• Common Types Of Trusts
• Depression Rates For Caregivers
• Difference between Medicare and Medicaid
• Does An Executor Get Paid
• Don't Die without a Will
• Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
• Estate Planning for Beginners
• Financial Toll of Being a Caregiver
• General Power of Attorney Form
• How Many People Die Without a Will?
• How Often Should You Update Your Will
• How to Prepare for the Death of a Loved One
• If You Not Going to Help - Keep Quite!
• Last Will and Testament Form
• Make Your First Will
• Must Read for Siblings of Caregivers
• Sample Last Will and Testament Form
• The Probate Process
• Things Your Executor Will Need to Know
• What Are Video Wills
• What Does an Executor Do?
• What is a Holographic Will?
• When is Probate Necessary?
• Worst Excuses For Not Having A Will

What's the Difference between Medicare and Medicaid
Because of their similar names, Medicare and Medicaid are often confused with one another. However, the two programs are actually quite different. While both are government-sponsored programs designed to cover health care costs, each program applies to different groups of people and has different eligibility requirements. It is important to be aware of these differences so that you can know what benefits are available to you and your loved ones. ">Continued

The Worst Excuses For Not Having A Last Will and Testament
What should every adult have, but nearly three quarters do not? The answer-an up-to-date Last Will and Testament. Most people do not have a legal Will because of these top 10 excuses: ">Continued

When is Probate Necessary?
Probate is the court process to determine who receives assets owned by someone who has died. The court appoints a personal representative (or executor) to take charge of the estate, pay all debts and taxes and, ultimately, distribute the remaining assets to the heirs. There are occasions when the probate process can be avoided. This typically happens when assets have been transferred prior to death or proper beneficiary designations have been made such as a POD (Payable on Death). ">Continued

A Must Read for Siblings of Caregivers
To all the siblings who mean well by offering advice on how things should be done - Don't give it unless you plan on rolling up your sleeves and putting your wonderful suggestion into action.

Estate Planning for Beginners: Powers of Attorney
It is not uncommon for seniors to need help with the finer details of their finances as they age, or in rarer circumstances for someone who is injured or incapacitated to require an agent to make financial decisions for them. A Power Of Attorney is the document that gives your chosen agent permission to make choices on your behalf, as well as giving instructions as to how those choices should be made. Here are some of the most important things you should know about your Power of Attorney: ">Continued

Why Wait to Get Your Affairs in Order
We all know that we are going to die someday. Why is it that nearly everyone over the age of 60 never bothers getting their affairs in order so their loved ones are not burdened with it when they die or become incapable of doing it themselves.

Important Things Your Family or Executor Will Need to Know
Does your family know if you have a Will, and if so, where it's located? How about account numbers and contact information of your lawyer and safety deposit box. Writing these things down now will make it so much easier for the person handling your affairs. ">Continued

Estate Planning for Beginners: Creating a Will
Most folks already know that the main purpose of a will is usually to dispose of your assets and personal effects. In its most basic form, a will should include these important parts: ">Continued