Protect Your Aging Loved One

Getting a call from a loved one to find out that he or she is in jail can be heartbreaking, and your first instinct is probably to get him or her out as quickly as possible. It can make you feel incredibly powerless, however, if you realize that you won't be able to get your loved one out because the bond is too high. Although you might think that there is nothing that you can do, there are a few options that you can try.

Divorce is often devastating, especially if you feel this action was sprung on you when you were happy before, and/or it involves infidelity. Even if you needed to initiate the divorce, you may feel many negative emotions about it.  There are ways you can make peace with it, though, and be able to move on. Coping with Conflicting Emotions If you found out suddenly about a mate's infidelity and desire to be with someone else, it can feel as painful emotionally as an amputation of a limb feels physically.

An important detail of creating a living trust is to ensure that you name a successor trustee. Without a trustee in place, you could be leaving it in the hands of a court to decide what happens to your living trust if you are incapacitated. Here are some things that need to be considered when selecting your successor trustee: What Is a Successor Trustee? A living trust is created to help avoid probate.