Money Archives - Graceful Aging https://www.galsnashville.com/category/money/ Legal Services, PLLC Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:14:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://www.galsnashville.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cropped-Circle-150x150.png Money Archives - Graceful Aging https://www.galsnashville.com/category/money/ 32 32 156508152 Nine Things You Need to Know When You Get an Inheritance https://www.galsnashville.com/what-to-know-when-you-get-an-inheritance/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=4660 When someone leaves you an inheritance, you can't just run to the bank and cash a check. Find out next steps.

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]]> 4660 What Happens When You Aren’t Clear About Your Wishes? https://www.galsnashville.com/what-happens-when-you-arent-clear-about-your-wishes/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:00:04 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=5375 When you aren’t clear about your wishes, you leave a blank space for your loved ones to try to fill in. This can be incredibly stressful to them – even if you’ve expressed your wishes to them but didn’t write them down – so it’s important to know your wishes ahead of time. Learn what […]

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]]> 5375 Starting the Year By Getting Your Affairs in Order https://www.galsnashville.com/starting-the-year-by-getting-your-affairs-in-order/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:00:14 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=5379 As far as we know, we only live once – and we never know when it’s going to end. It’s important to plan so you can prepare.  You can start 2024 off strong by getting your affairs in order. 1. Create an Estate Plan First, decide whether you want a will, a trust, or both. […]

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]]> 5379 Will the Government Take Your Assets if You Do Not Have a Will in Place? https://www.galsnashville.com/government-and-assetts/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=646 One concern I frequently hear is a worry that the government will take assets from a loved one or take assets from an estate instead of family members inheriting it. These are valid concerns because there are specific instances where this can happen, but as a general rule, the government DOES NOT take assets unless they have a legal reason for doing so.

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]]> 646 Will TennCare Choices pay for my Mother’s nursing home? https://www.galsnashville.com/tenncare-pay-for-care/ Wed, 22 May 2024 12:17:53 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3566 Last week we defined TennCare and how it applies to our clients. This week I want to go more in-depth with how TennCare serves Tennesseans with long-term care.  Many people believe that Medicare benefits will cover nursing home care once an individual is 65 or older, but this simply isn’t true. While Medicare covers the […]

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]]> 3566 My spouse and I are separated. How do I disinherit my spouse? https://www.galsnashville.com/disinherit-your-spouse/ Wed, 15 May 2024 12:51:38 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3732 When one spouse wants to disinherit the other, but they are still married, it can be a complicated process. In most cases, disinheriting a spouse is only possible if you have a valid prenuptial agreement or if you are divorced.  Let’s illustrate this with an example:  Jack and Jill have been married for five years, […]

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]]> 3732 Who should I name as my financial power of attorney? https://www.galsnashville.com/who-should-i-name-as-my-financial-power-of-attorney/ Wed, 01 May 2024 11:00:49 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3818 This month we will discuss the subject of powers of attorney. In week one, we will discuss how to name a financial power of attorney. This is also known as a durable power of attorney. There are many things to consider when appointing a financial power of attorney (aka an attorney-in-fact). This is an important […]

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]]> 3818 Becoming the Primary Caregiver for Your Loved One https://www.galsnashville.com/becoming-the-primary-caregiver-for-your-loved-one/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 14:03:53 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=5328 When the chorus of life changes its tune and the caregiving role falls to your feet, you may be tempted to take a page from a pop anthem and think you can take care of your loved one on your own.  Before you tell your loved one, “You belong with me,” you need to put […]

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]]> 5328 How to Be Proactive in Your Caregiving Journey https://www.galsnashville.com/how-to-be-proactive-in-your-caregiving-journey/ Tue, 02 Jan 2024 18:16:28 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=5313 Caregiving is an important responsibility. It involves providing essential services to another person (often a senior), helping empower them to live their best life even as they age.  Understanding the Caregiver Role Caregivers must understand the tasks and responsibilities they may be taking on, and think carefully about what boundaries they’d like to set in […]

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]]> 5313 Different Types of In-Home Care Services https://www.galsnashville.com/different-types-of-in-home-care-services/ Thu, 03 Nov 2022 13:36:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=4693 Most family caregivers hope to add a professional service to their loved one’s support system, but figuring out how to do that is just one more thing to add to your already-full plate. So let’s address the types of care that your loved one can receive in-home when some additional help is needed.

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