Did you know that according to Consumer Reports, at least $1 billion in benefits from misplaced or forgotten life insurance policies are waiting to be claimed by their owners? Read on for more information.
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A big part of planning your final arrangements includes finding and maintaining important documents. But where should you store such documents? Read on for more information.
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Preplanning your final wishes can bring great peace of mind, but to benefit fully, you have to tell your loved ones about those final arrangements. Find out how to approach the conversation with difficult family members.
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Have you ever worried about what will happen to your debt after you pass away? Read on for more information on what happens to debt after a death.
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Preplanning for the future usually includes taking care of finances and legal concerns. Find out what a continuing memorial is and how you might preplan to comfort your loved ones and ensure your legacy.
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Do you know the difference between a will and a trust? Read on to find out the answers to frequently asked questions regarding estate planning.
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Preplanning a memorial service — or planning a remembrance event for a loved one — can be stressful. Check out our comprehensive guide and step-by-step starter list.
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Like U.S. military veterans themselves, spouses of veterans are eligible to receive a variety of benefits and compensation through the Veterans Administration (VA). Read on to understand which benefits you may be eligible for.
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We understand that thinking about — and acting on — your end-of-life plans might seem morbid and depressing at first. However, preplanning can lift a huge burden for you and your loved ones. Read on for more information on getting started today.
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An advance directive is a powerful tool you can use to ensure that your medical wishes are followed when you can’t communicate them yourself. Find out why you might need one and how to go about creating a living will.
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Published: August 1, 2019
Palliative care and hospice care have a common purpose: to provide compassionate care and relief from pain and stress to people with serious, life-limiting illnesses. But the goals of each are different. Read on for more information regarding the differences between palliative and hospice care.
Published: June 13, 2019
When you’ve lost your life mate, it’s often an effort just to get through the day. In your grief and sadness, you may feel shock, anxiety, fatigue, depression, even anger at your partner for dying. Read on for tips on coping iwth the loss of a spouse or partner.
Published: June 6, 2019
For adults, losing a loved one is disorienting and difficult to accept. But for children, who are still experiencing so many new life lessons, it’s far more so, affecting their sense of security. It may be hard for children to understand how someone is physically present one day and gone the next, never to return.
Published: May 30, 2019
Did you know that as of April 2019, physician-assisted death has become legal in eight states and Washington, D.C.? Read on for information regarding the arguments in favor and opposition of physician-assisted death.
