You may have no desire to write out a will, let alone consider all the other elements of an estate plan. However, if you want to care for your loved ones and even yourself, you should dedicate real time to a viable plan. There is more to an estate plan than simply who...
Parenting plans are legally binding agreements that both parents must follow after divorce. When one parent is ignoring the parenting plan details, that can make co-parenting a challenge and makes things confusing for the children. There are things you can do if your...
A divorce can affect your mental, emotional and physical health. According to the World Population Review, the United States has a 50% divorce rate, and 11.6% of the population of Louisiana married and then divorced. When it is just you and your spouse, splitting the...
When you think about brain trauma, you may think of physical signs like a forehead gash. The reality is that any traumatic event that causes your head to move sharply in one direction or the other may result in brain injury. Keep an eye out for some of the signs and...
Wills and other estate planning tools protect your assets, but they also safeguard your family after you are gone. Also, a solid estate plan can even benefit you while you are still alive. Unfortunately, myths surrounding estate planning can prevent people from making...
When going through divorce, you likely want things to be as easy as possible. The idea of assets adding more issues to the process is certainly not a pleasant one. But how much do you actually have to worry about? Will your assets get in the way of an easier divorce?...
The expense of long-term elderly care often costs more than most families have available. Instead of relying on life savings or home equity, Medicaid is available to pay for this resource. However, Medicaid only provides long-term nursing home coverage to low-income...
If you and your spouse decide to end your marriage, the ensuing divorce process can result in a variety of emotions. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your divorce, you may experience feelings of depression. According to the National Library of Medicine,...
Many people will suffer from varying degrees of burn injury in their lifetime. It is important to understand how these injuries can impact sufferers and how they manifest. To that end, a scale exists by which doctors and other medical professionals can determine the...
Perhaps you are new to estate planning and are thinking about creating your will while taking a look at other tools such as a trust or powers of attorney. Preparing for the future is important for anyone, but here are four estate planning mistakes you should avoid. 1....
