HOW TO REWIND LIFE’S CLOCK USING SOCIAL MEDIA THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT?
situations. But as children grow older and eventually leave home, parents are forced to adjust to their dwindling social lives. While some adults thrive in meeting new people, many struggle to find ways to connect with their peers. Fortunately, there are apps for that.
requirements in a partner. Some are seeking casual relationships, while others are looking for someone to grow old with. OurTime is a dating app that allows seniors to find partners with similar values, priorities, and passions. It’s a great way to find new people to share the golden years with. SKYPE You don’t have to wait for the holidays for your next group gathering; Skype allows you the opportunity to have video chats with anyone who has a smartphone. Maybe your conversation about the football game got cut short at church, or maybe you never finished your discussion at book club. Whatever the occasion, Skype gives you the option to connect with the people around you, even when you don’t feel like leaving the comfort of your house.
EASY FACEBOOK FOR SENIORS The mother ship of social media can
sometimes be more of a maze than a way to connect with others. Facebook took notice of this and created a simplified version of the app specifically designed for those who want to avoid all the distractions. Ease of use makes the opportunity to connect with others who have similar interests simpler than ever. OURTIME Dating in your 50s can be tricky, especially when many singles are looking for specific
One of the hardest challenges of aging isn’t coping with the physical changes or new limitations associated with getting older; it’s finding new groups of people with similar interests, especially for empty nesters. Many adults build their peer networks around their children, making them the focal point of conversations with other parents in similar
THINK YOU’RE READY TO CREATE YOUR LIVING TRUST?
Make Sure You’ve Checked These Boxes
This might be one of the most important things you ever do: putting a plan in place for your loved ones. Last month, we shared some of the different types of wills and trusts that you can choose from. If you’ve decided that a living trust is right for you, there’s a little more preparation you’ll want to do before putting it into place. First, list all of your assets. This includes everything you own, both tangible — like your home, car, and business — and intangible — like stocks and life-insurance policies. This list will be helpful in seeing what you are leaving behind to loved ones as you start to think about how to divide your assets. Next, organize deeds, titles, stock certificates — all of the paperwork proving that you are the owner of these assets. Your attorney will need to have these accessible as they draft your trust.
die. These can be family members, friends, and even organizations like charities. If you’ve designated beneficiaries on any insurance policies or retirement accounts, talk to your attorney to see that there’s no conflict between what’s listed there and what your living trust will designate. This can help prevent legal disputes among beneficiaries later on. Finally, you’ll designate a successor trustee, the person who will handle your accounts and distribute your assets after you’re gone. In a living trust, you’ll select yourself as the trustee so you can still have control over your assets. The successor trustee will only take over if you are incapacitated or after your death. When you’re ready to put these pieces into place, contact the Swerdloff Law Firm. We are here to help you create a legacy for your loved ones and ensure their future is secure.
You’ll then want to select your beneficiaries, anyone who will receive assets when you
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