planning Archives - Graceful Aging https://www.galsnashville.com/tag/planning/ Legal Services, PLLC Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:59:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.galsnashville.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cropped-Circle-150x150.png planning Archives - Graceful Aging https://www.galsnashville.com/tag/planning/ 32 32 156508152 Can I create my will myself? https://www.galsnashville.com/can-i-create-my-will-myself/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:20:07 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=4820 We want to support our community in saving time, money, and headaches. So when it comes to creating a will, should you DIY or pay an attorney? Let’s look at the pros and cons.

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]]> 4820 Modern Families: Is Second-Parent Adoption the Right Move? https://www.galsnashville.com/second-parent-adoption-estate-planning/ Sun, 25 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=5692 Families today come in many beautiful and diverse forms. Whether you’re part of a blended family, a queer couple raising children, or a co-parenting arrangement that doesn’t fit the traditional mold, estate planning becomes especially important—and sometimes, a little more complicated. One question that comes up frequently is whether a second-parent adoption is necessary or […]

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]]> 5692 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 Marriage myth-busting: I don’t need a Will. My spouse will get everything when I die. https://www.galsnashville.com/marriage-myth-busting-i-dont-need-a-will-my-spouse-will-get-everything-when-i-die/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 19:13:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3646 Many people think that if they are married, their spouse will automatically inherit everything when they pass and so they don’t need a will. While there are some situations where a spouse does inherit everything, it is not the default under Tennessee law. In Tennessee, if you are married and have children, your spouse will […]

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]]> 3646 How do I qualify for Medicaid? https://www.galsnashville.com/qualify-for-tenncare/ Fri, 21 Jan 2022 08:07:31 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3580 The post How do I qualify for Medicaid? appeared first on Graceful Aging.

]]> 3580 How can I plan long-term care with TennCare? https://www.galsnashville.com/tenncare-planning/ Sat, 01 Jan 2022 18:05:38 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3544 What is TennCare? (A brief overview of Medicaid) Quite simply, TennCare is Tennessee’s Medicaid program. While the name “TennCare” has the word “care” in it, it is NOT Medicare. In order to further clarify the difference between the terms “Medicaid” and “Medicare,” you need to remember that we use “Medicare” to “care” for our elders […]

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]]> 3544 You’re almost 65. Congrats on your Medicare Milestone! https://www.galsnashville.com/youre-almost-65-now-what-congratulations-on-your-medicare-milestone/ Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:22:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3276 We’ve been talking about Medicare for a few weeks now, but we haven’t gotten to the how-tos yet.  That’s about to change. Today we dig into how you actually enroll in Medicare.  Your first Medicare enrollment period begins three months before you turn 65 and runs until three months after.  Even if you don’t sign […]

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]]> 3276 3 Common Mistakes People Make by Waiting to Sign Up for Medicare https://www.galsnashville.com/im-not-retiring-yet-so-i-dont-need-to-sign-up-for-medicare-wrong/ Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:08:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3274 I don’t know about you, but I don’t plan to retire at 65. I mean, that’s only 25 years away. And I like my job. Maybe that’s you. Even still, don’t put off signing up for Medicare when you turn 65. Here’s Why. Mistake #1: Waiting until after you retire to sign up for Part […]

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]]> 3274 My 3 Favorite (Free!) Medicare Resources https://www.galsnashville.com/my-3-favorite-free-medicare-resources/ Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:02:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3272 Healthcare in America is…..complicated. Medicare ensures that most people 65 and older have access to basic care for hospitalization and doctor’s care.  But what else does it include?  That’s a great question….because it all depends on what you sign up for.  Some of it will depend on the specific plan you sign up for but […]

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]]> 3272 Medicare 101: Mastering the ABCs of Medicare Planning https://www.galsnashville.com/medicare-101-the-abcs/ Wed, 01 Sep 2021 20:53:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3270 As if choosing health insurance under an employer’s plan wasn’t difficult enough, figuring out which type of Medicare plan is best for you is even more confusing. I call Medicare an alphabet because there are 4 parts- A, B, C, and D. Oh, and you might want to consider a supplement too!   Don’t worry. With […]

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