How to Address Eldercare Issues Four suggestions for family discussions Gradually, the roles of parents and children change, especially if one or more of the parents has health problems. This can raise sensitive legal and financial problems. FULL ARTICLE Two Key Tax Changes in New Law Summary of new tax incentives and extensions The new Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act was rushed through Congress and signed into law on November 6, 2009. Here is a brief summary of two key tax changes in the new legislation. FULL ARTICLE Q’s and A’s About Powers of Attorney Ensuring protection of your financial affairs No one likes to contemplate the thought of being incapacitated. Nevertheless, it is important to take precautions in the event you become incapable of managing your financial affairs. One common method for ensuring some protection is to establish a “durable power of attorney.” Here are the answers to several questions about this powerful estate-planning technique. FULL ARTICLE