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Elder Law, Estate Planning Kristin Mackintosh Elder Law, Estate Planning Kristin Mackintosh

Protecting Your Parents' Legacy

As Gen-Xers and Millennials face the challenges of caregiving, many find themselves balancing careers, raising children, and managing their finances while also assuming responsibilities for aging parents. Caring for aging parents, managing their healthcare, finances, and future plans is a reality that many in these generations are navigating. This shift in roles has led to new questions and responsibilities around preserving family legacies and ensuring long-term care security. Protecting your parents' legacy can feel overwhelming, but with proactive estate planning, you can preserve their legacy and ensure that their wishes are honored.

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Estate Planning, Elder Law Kristin Mackintosh Estate Planning, Elder Law Kristin Mackintosh

How to Navigate End of Life Care

As our loved ones age, it's natural to start thinking about how we can support them during their final stages of life. As Gen Xers and Millennials, many of us are finding ourselves in a new role—helping our aging parents plan for their future. Conversations about end-of-life care can be tough, but they’re more important than ever. Without a plan in place, the journey through end-of-life decisions can be confusing and painful for everyone involved. So, let’s talk about how to navigage end of life care for our loved ones.

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