Don’t Forget Your Will and Fall Cleaning To-Do List
Fall is traditionally a time for taking stock, reorganizing, and preparing. Don’t forget to add creating or updating your Will to your fall to-do list. Your Will is an essential document directing the transfer of your property when you die. A Will is necessary if you wish to make specific gifts to friends, loved ones, or charities. A Will allows you the opportunity to dispose of your assets after you die to people or organizations that normally would not inherit any portion of your estate. You can also identify specific assets that are unique to your estate such as family... Read More
Elder Abuse Continues to be a Problem in Minnesota
Instances of physical abuse and neglect, as well as financial abuse and exploitation of Minnesota’s communities of elderly and vulnerable adults continue to prevail. Whether it be assisted living or nursing home staff, in-home caregivers, or family members charged with the physical and financial care of elderly and vulnerable adults, it is thought that as many 1 in 10 American’s over the age of 60 can experience some form of elder abuse during their lifetime. This high number is largely based on the statistic that only about 1 in every 14 cases of elder abuse are actually reported. According to... Read More