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Quick Guide to Money & Legal

Warning Signs Your Parent's Finances Are Off Track

An Overview of Durable Power of Attorney

10 Things Every Caregiver Should Know About Parent's Finances

10 Government Programs for Your Elderly Parents

When Long-Term Care Insurance Should Be Purchased

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Tax Tips for Caregivers
Helping caregivers understand tax laws and take advantage of the tax benefits that are available when supporting an elderly parent
Tax tips for caregivers »
Paying for Care
How can you help pay for your elderly loved one's care? Can you be paid for the care you are providing your parents? Caregivers ask these questions regularly. We have answers.
Paying for care and getting paid for caregiving »
Financial Matters
Some parents planned well for retirement while others did not. Whether your parents overspend or have plenty in the bank, there are things you must know about helping manage their finances.
Money management know-how »
Medicare & Medicaid
These programs can confuse the elderly and caregivers alike. While there can be piles of paperwork coupled with frustrating hours on hold, these programs are lifelines for millions of Americans.
Medicare & Medicaid coverage »
Veterans Assistance
Many programs are in place to assist veterans and their spouses. Some are well-known programs, and others are not. Make sure you and your parents are getting all of the VA assistance that you are entitled to.
Programs for American veterans »
Insurance Matters
Do your elderly parents still have private insurance? Do they need long-term care insurance? What about supplemental insurance? The various kinds of insurance can be mind boggling. Then come the bills. Don't let either confuse you or your parents.
Understanding your parents' insurance and billing »
POA & Guardianship
There are many legal documents, such as Power of Attorney, advance directives and guardianship that ensure your parent's wishes will be carried out and let you make decisions on their behalf.
What POA, guardianship, and advance directives do »
Legal Matters
Some elderly parents put off estate planning because it makes them or their adult children uncomfortable. If your parents are among the thousands who pass away without a will or estate, it could cost their heirs fights with siblings, create ugly legal battles, or require mediation.
Estates, wills, trusts, legal cases, and mediation »
Frauds & Scams
Scammers are everywhere. Seniors are easy victims because scammers see the elderly as lonely, vulnerable, easy prey. Whether it's a worthless long-term insurance plan, identity theft, or a miracle cure for arthritis, your loved one could be a target.
Protect loved ones from fraud, scams, and theft »