Parents needing help, etc.

[ponytug]

Short PSA push here:
Article in today's USA Today on the costs (3-7% of the estate) and duration (20 months) of probate.

All the more reasons to get the will written and a trust in place.

Inheritance on hold? Most Americans don't understand the time and expense of probate

Many Americans know surprisingly little about the legal process that follows a loved one's death.

www.usatoday.com

All the best,

Peter

 

[2manyrocks]

Boy, ain't that the truth. That has happened to more than a few of my elderly friends and relatives. The Apple Watches seem better at detecting falls. (But you have to be wearing one...)

All the best, Peter

Well that brings up an interesting question whether you can program one of these watches to call/text a caregiver if there's a fall or irregular heartbeat, etc?

 

[ultrarunner]

Short PSA push here:
Article in today's USA Today on the costs (3-7% of the estate) and duration (20 months) of probate.

All the more reasons to get the will written and a trust in place.

Inheritance on hold? Most Americans don't understand the time and expense of probate

Many Americans know surprisingly little about the legal process that follows a loved one's death.

www.usatoday.com

All the best,

Peter

True enough but I know several that are fine with the rules if the state because they are not happy with kin folk...

One said I hope to use it all and they can fight over what's left...