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If you've recently received a terminal diagnosis, now is the time to make your final wishes known (if you haven't already). With everything else going on, preplanning may feel daunting,…
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As you look ahead and realize that you will be in hospice care for a while, it may be time to start getting things taken care of. Now, more than…
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If you or a loved one are in hospice care, you have the opportunity to ensure that your family is aware of your wishes for your estate. While you have…
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If you or a loved one are entering into hospice care without a written legal will, you may be wondering: “How do I get started?” and “How do I make…
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With a loved one in hospice care, it’s important to ask some of the tough questions, especially if you’re unsure of the answers. Has your loved one completed a will?…
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If you or a loved one are in hospice care, you may be wondering about what kinds of Social Security survivor’s benefits are available for the family after a loss.…
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As you or a loved one moves into hospice care, it’s time to start thinking about digital estate planning. By leaving behind specific instructions, you can save family members from…
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If you have entered hospice care, it’s important to make sure that your emergency contacts know certain things about your health and wishes. An emergency contact is a trustworthy person…
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Perhaps unconsciously, we often think we have years to write a will, but if you or a loved one are entering hospice, the time to write a will and protect…
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The worst has happened, and your loved one has entered hospice care. While much of your time will be spent caring for your loved one, now is also the time…