Downsizing your Mother’s Home: 5 tips for downsizing
Downsizing is a scary thought. When you’ve lived a long, full life, chances are you have the “stuff” to prove it. Packed away in the…
Estate Management
The Maine Senior Guide Estate Management category includes professional service providers, like elder law attorneys, financial planners, long term care insurance advisors, senior real estate experts and bankers versed in reverse mortgages and bridge loans.
You’ll also find funeral homes, appraisers and estate sale planners, downsizers, and moving and storage services.
When considering these services, don’t forget to ask questions. Ask for:
- Professional licenses and affiliations
- References
- Examples of current work
Check the Better Business Bureau for any complaints. Remember that the Better Business Bureau is a membership organization, and companies pay money to join, although complaints can be filed against any company doing business in the state.
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A Simple Will: is there such thing as a simple will?
Is there such thing as a simple will? Kate Lanman, Esq. recently ran across this issue in doing some estate planning for an elderly woman with three…
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Maine Artists: Estate Planning for A Lasting Legacy
When most of us think about estate planning, we focus on money. We worry about making sure each family member is treated fairly. We’re concerned…
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Long Term Care Insurance in Maine: What you don’t know just might lose you a few hundred thousand dollars.
By Nova Ewers, Beach Glass Transitions, LLC Patricia Nelson-Reade, R.N., CELA, recently gave a presentation on Long Term Care planning to the Cumberland County Networking Group…
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Maine Retirees Pension Changes- Maine Association of Retirees file suit over pension changes
A 15,000-member group that represents retired state workers and teachers filed a lawsuit yesterday against the state retirement system over changes made last year to…
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Bathroom Safety: The Smallest Room in the House May Be the Most Dangerous for Seniors
We all want the best for the senior loved ones in our lives. For many seniors, living independent lives at home is their main desire….
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2012 Tax Update: Maine Tax and Medicaid Law
Learn how to avoid “cracks” in your nest egg at a free seminar for seniors Wednesday, February 8, from 10 a.m. – noon at the Knights…
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