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Navigating the Financial Reality of Caring for Aging Parents: A Family's Action Guide
If you've ever laid awake at night wondering how you'll afford your aging parent's care while protecting your own financial future, you're not alone

Horizons Aging Journey
Oct 25 min read


Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor About Senior Financial Planning
Finding the right financial advisor for aging parents feels overwhelming when you're trying to navigate unfamiliar territory during an...

Horizons Aging Journey
Sep 227 min read


Financial Advisor Meeting Preparation Checklist
his checklist helps you collect all essential financial information before meeting with a financial advisor, enabling them to develop a comprehensive understanding of your situation and provide personalized recommendations.

Horizons Aging Journey
Sep 221 min read


Conversation Guide: Financial Planning with Aging Loved Ones
Overview Financial conversations between adult children and aging parents often feel like navigating a minefield of independence,...

Horizons Aging Journey
Sep 225 min read


Signs Your Parents Need Financial Planning Help
Recognize the subtle and obvious indicators that your aging parents may need financial planning assistance, and learn how to approach these sensitive conversations with care and respect.

Horizons Aging Journey
Sep 227 min read


When to Consider Professional Financial Guidance for Aging Parents
Managing an aging parent's finances often begins as a simple act of assistance—helping with bill payments or organizing paperwork.

Horizons Aging Journey
Sep 225 min read


Beyond Day-to-Day: Why Long-Term Financial Planning Matters for Aging Parents
Transform reactive financial management into proactive planning that honors your parents' values, preserves dignity, and creates security for whatever lies ahead in their aging journey.

Horizons Aging Journey
Sep 228 min read


Family Heirloom Inventory Template with Photo Documentation
When a loved one passes away, families often face the difficult task of distributing personal belongings

Horizons Aging Journey
Sep 221 min read


Talking to Your Parent About Being Their Executor
Navigate essential conversations about executor responsibilities, covering legal documents, assets, wishes, and practical details needed to honor your parent's legacy with confidence and clarity.

Horizons Aging Journey
Sep 224 min read


Executor Preparation: What to Do While Parents Are Living
Prepare effectively for executor responsibilities through early conversations, document organization, and relationship building that simplifies the process when the time comes.

Horizons Aging Journey
Sep 227 min read


Practical Pre-Planning Tips for Managing Family Belongings
Transform the distribution of personal belongings from a painful process into meaningful family bonding through documentation, storytelling, and thoughtful planning strategies.

Horizons Aging Journey
Sep 226 min read


Executor Preparation Checklist
Purpose This checklist helps future executors prepare systematically while their loved one is still alive and can provide guidance,...

Horizons Aging Journey
Sep 221 min read


Executor Preparation Worksheet
Serving as the executor of a loved one’s estate is a significant act of trust and responsibility. It can feel like a lot, because it is.

Horizons Aging Journey
Sep 221 min read


Case Study: From Overwhelmed to Organized: One Executor's Journey
When Sarah Mitchell was named executor of her late aunt's complex estate, she faced a daunting maze of assets, debts, and legal requirements that threatened to consume her life for years.

Horizons Aging Journey
Sep 225 min read


The Importance of Being on the Same Page as Your Family
Estate settlement challenges families in ways they rarely expect. While most people anticipate dealing with paperwork, legal procedures,...

Horizons Aging Journey
Sep 226 min read


Executor Duties: What to Expect Before and After a Loved One's Passing
Navigate executor responsibilities with confidence. Learn the timeline, key duties, and practical steps for managing an estate from preparation through final distribution and closure.

Horizons Aging Journey
Sep 217 min read


Questions to Ask Before Accepting Financial POA Responsibility
Before accepting the significant responsibility of becoming someone's financial Power of Attorney agent, take time to assess if you're truly prepared for this role.

Horizons Aging Journey
Sep 213 min read


Financial Power of Attorney Preparation Checklist
This checklist helps families systematically gather all essential financial information before a Power of Attorney becomes necessary, enabling agents to manage affairs effectively without delays, missed obligations, or administrative complications

Horizons Aging Journey
Sep 211 min read


Conversation Guide: Siblings and Financial POA: Having the "Who Should It Be" Conversation
Before the Conversation Preparation Checklist Research basic POA responsibilities and requirements in your state Gather family financial...

Horizons Aging Journey
Sep 215 min read


Conversation Guide: Discussing Financial POA with Parents
This guide is designed to help adult children navigate the sensitive but important conversation about financial Power of Attorney (POA) with their aging parents.

Horizons Aging Journey
Sep 215 min read

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