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The 9 Most Recent
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Senior Transitions Selling an Inherited Home From Out of State: A Remote Guide for Adult Children
Cleaning out and selling a parent's home from another state is hard, but very doable. A step-by-step remote guide for adult children selling an inherited home in Northwest Indiana.
Seniors & Families Power of Attorney and the Family Home: What Adult Children Should Know
Can a power of attorney be used to sell a parent's home in Indiana? A plain-English guide to durable POA, real estate authority, notarization, and recording for Northwest Indiana families.
Seniors & Families When a Parent Needs Long-Term Care: What Happens to the Family Home in Indiana?
When a parent enters a nursing home, what happens to the family home? A plain-English guide to Medicaid rules, exempt assets, and estate recovery for Northwest Indiana families.
Seniors & Families Helping Parents Downsize: A Room-by-Room Plan for Adult Children in Northwest Indiana
A warm, practical room-by-room plan for adult children helping parents downsize in Northwest Indiana, from the first conversation to the last box, across Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties.
Seniors & Families How Much Does It Cost to Retire in Northwest Indiana? A Realistic Guide for Seniors and Families
From housing and property taxes to healthcare and everyday living, a realistic look at what retirement costs in Northwest Indiana, and how families can plan for it together.
Senior Transitions Estate Sale Pricing in Northwest Indiana: What's Worth Selling, What's Worth Donating, and What to Keep
Pricing a parent's belongings is one of the hardest parts of an estate sale. A warm, practical guide for Northwest Indiana families on what sells, what does not, and what to keep before the sale begins.
Senior Transitions Stepped-Up Basis and Selling an Inherited Home: What Adult Children Should Know
When you inherit a parent's home, the tax rules may be kinder than you expect. A clear guide to stepped-up basis, capital gains, and record-keeping for Northwest Indiana families.
Senior Transitions Downsizing Mistakes to Avoid: A Senior's Guide to a Smoother Move in Northwest Indiana
Downsizing is emotional and practical at the same time. The most common mistakes Northwest Indiana seniors and their families make, and how to avoid each one for a smoother move.
Seniors & Families Senior Community Resources in Northwest Indiana: Help for Families in Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties
A practical guide to senior community resources across Northwest Indiana: the Area Agency on Aging, meal programs, senior centers, transportation, and Indiana 211.
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