Keystone Blog
Pet Trust – Planning for Your Furry Friends
The goal of estate planning is to provide for those we love, especially those who depend upon us for their care, after we are gone. Your will, life insurance, and beneficiary designations can give to your family, friends, and charities you support...
Transition With Continuity
New Year’s Eve is a joyous time of transition. Champagne corks pop as the ball drops in Time Square! The legendary Dick Clark’s name is memorialized by television productions for those of us who observe the festivities at home. If 2021 was a good...
Keep Dementia from Overwhelming the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us, and many families are engaging in a variety of festivities. The increased hustle and bustle of this time of year may increase exposure to large gatherings of people and create changes in daily routines. While families may have good...
Inheritance and Taxes
In last week’s article I discussed the tax returns that can arise when administering a decedent’s estate and some of the pitfalls the person responsible for administering the estate should be aware of. In this article, I will discuss some of the ways in which you can...
Taxes and Estate Administration
Benjamin Franklin said “nothing is certain except death and taxes.” Unfortunately, these are not mutually exclusive. Tax obligations continue on despite the passing of a loved one, and in some cases, come about because of it. Tax deadlines pose a challenge for...
New Nursing Home Visitation Guidelines
Many aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic have created controversy, and nursing home visitation rules have been no exception. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulates nursing homes which receive government funding for payment of care. ...
Family Caregiving and the Law
Consider these family caregiving examples. A woman in her seventies flies across the country several times a year to check in on her brother in Pennsylvania. The brother has dementia and needs more support than ever. The brother cannot manage his bills anymore. ...
Caregiving & Fighting Over Mom and Dad
National Family Caregivers Month is an excellent time to recognize the contributions of family caregivers, offer them support, and educate society about the unique challenges faced by these caregivers. One of these challenges is conflict between family members about...
Family Caregivers and Family Conflict
National Family Caregivers Month, celebrated annually every November since 1997, is an opportunity to recognize and express appreciation to family caregivers. The importance of their contributions to not only individuals, but the entire fabric of our society is often...
Guardians: Being Your Brother’s Keeper
We are entering the time of year when families gather for holidays. In each other’s company, we share memories, catch up, and re-connect. We take stock of our many blessings and express gratitude. These gatherings are a reminder of how we are bound...
