In the first segment of the show Victor provides an update on the status of the NJ fiduciary rule for financial advisors.The rule is currently being discussed in informal conferences. In these conferences some financial advisors are claiming, should the rule be imposed, it will negatively influence how they are able to do their job, rather than looking at the rule as what is in the clients’ best interest.

In the second half of the show Victor is joined by Hilary Murray of Brandywine Pennington. In a continuation of the holiday season series, Hilary shares what makes assisted living and Brandywine unique. She shares her thoughts on when families should start considering assisted living for loved ones and some important signs to look for when visiting with older family members during the holidays.

If you would like more information on Brandywine you can visit their website www.brandycare.com/our-communities/pennington/ or call directly to schedule a tour!

Make It Last with Victor Medina is hosted by Victor J. Medina, an estate planning and Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA®) and Certified Financial Planner™ professional (CFP). Through his law firm and independent registered investment advisory company, Victor provides 360º Wealth Protection Strategies for individuals in or nearing retirement.

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We are coming up on the last days for Medicare open enrollment. You will have until December 7th to enroll so if you have not done so yet, there is still time. Take a listen to the first half of this show as Victor explains the importance of enrolling on time and suggests going back to episode 74 to listen to the interview with Carol Baker of CABA Benefits, as she shared her wealth of knowledge of all things Medicare.

In the second half of the show, Victor continues the holiday season series. Now is the time where families are getting together and have an opportunity to see older family members during the holidays. During this time they may begin to recognize some form of decline, whether it be cognitively, physically, or a little bit of both. Kat & Kelly of Independence Home Care speak on their area of expertise, home care. They share valuable information, from how to know when someone needs home care to how to shop for a home care agency.

If you would like more information about Independence Home Care you can visit their website.

Make It Last with Victor Medina is hosted by Victor J. Medina, an estate planning and Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA®) and Certified Financial Planner™ professional (CFP). Through his law firm and independent registered investment advisory company, Victor provides 360º Wealth Protection Strategies for individuals in or nearing retirement.

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Seeing those you have not seen in a while can draw attention to issues you may not have realized were developing in older adults in your family. After the holidays is a great time to begin to develop a team of professionals to assist your family in getting older adults to a safe and comfortable place in their lives as they continue to age. Listen to the first segment of the show as I describe a few good places to start when developing your team.

In the second segment of the show I interviewed Dr. Apter of Princeton Medical Institute. We discussed the clinical trials Dr. Apter has been providing to those with Alzheimer’s, which aid in finding effective solutions to those living with the disease.

For more information on the clinical trials Dr. Apter can provide visit Princeton Medical Institute’s webpage.

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Estate planning is not just about getting documents put into place and making sure your finances are allocated to go to the right person or place. An estate plan should be personalized to your own specific needs and lifestyle, to make sure that things like your pets and online accounts have someone taking care of them. Listen this week for the 10 non-financial estate planning issues people face when creating their plan.

Make It Last with Victor Medina is hosted by Victor J. Medina, an estate planning and Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA®) and Certified Financial Planner™ professional (CFP). Through his law firm and independent registered investment advisory company, Victor provides 360º Wealth Protection Strategies for individuals in or nearing retirement.

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In 2016 Victor published his first two books in the Make It Last series. One in the area of fundamental estate planning and one in the area of retirement planning. After realizing the great need to continue the Make It Last series with a book on elder law planning and the costs of aging, Victor published Make It Last: Protecting Your Family From The Costs Of Aging.Tune in this week to learn more about how this book can help yourself, loved ones, or clients during the aging process.

If you are interested in purchasing any of the Make It Last books, they are all available on Amazon. Remember to leave a 5 star review when you finish reading!

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In the first segment of the show Victor shares two things you should keep in mind: Medicare open enrollment is currently going on until December & the recent volatility of the stock markets is normal. In the second segment of the show Victor interviews Paul Euell of SYNERGY HomeCare. Paul provides a wealth of knowledge on how home care can help people who would like to age in place, need additional care after surgery, because of a fall, or cognitive issues.

If you have been considering home care for a loved one please visit SYNERGY’s website for more information on how they can help.

Make It Last with Victor Medina is hosted by Victor J. Medina, an estate planning and Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA®) and Certified Financial Planner™ professional (CFP). Through his law firm and independent registered investment advisory company, Victor provides 360º Wealth Protection Strategies for individuals in or nearing retirement.

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In the first half of episode 78 Victor explains the concept of an E.P.I.C. retirement and how the meaning of retirement has changed over the years. In the second half of the episode Victor interviews Bernie Sokal of MoneyCare Financial. Bernie is a daily money manager and fiduciary, meaning he is able to manage the finances of individuals who might struggle with bill paying, preparing checks or bank deposits, balancing their checkbook, or organizing and maintaining financial records, and he does so all in the best interest of the client. Tune in to learn how a daily money manager might be able to help you.

If you or a loved one might be in need of a daily money manager, you can contact Bernie at MoneyCare Financial’s website, www.moneycarefinancial.com

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This week on Make It Last Radio, Victor had the opportunity to interview Andy Fritz and Kelly Astbury of Homestead at Hamilton, an independent and assisted living community. Tune in to hear about Homestead’s “successful aging” philosophy and all about what makes Homestead a unique community.

If you would like more information on Homestead at Hamilton, Andy and Kelly encourage you to visit their community at 2560 Kuser Rd Hamilton, NJ or visit their website: www.homesteadathamilton.com

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Your legacy goes far beyond the finances and personal items you will leave behind. The real legacy your family will remember you by are the collection of stories, photos, and videos you have gathered over your lifetime. Steve Besserman of AriJoe productions is an award winning documentarian and he assists families in the telling of those stories. AriJoe productions can help you capture the amazing lifetime stories of your loved ones, to share for many generations to come.

Visit AriJoe Productions’ website for more information and to watch some of the amazing documentaries Steve has put together for families and organizations in the community.

Make It Last with Victor Medina is hosted by Victor J. Medina, an estate planning and Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA®) and Certified Financial Planner™ professional (CFP). Through his law firm and independent registered investment advisory company, Victor provides 360º Wealth Protection Strategies for individuals in or nearing retirement.

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This week on Make It Last, Victor gives details on why a portfolio is not a plan, a newly proposed NJ fiduciary rule, as well as a glimpse as to why NJ has been ranked as the worst tax structure in the nation.

Make It Last with Victor Medina is hosted by Victor J. Medina, an estate planning and Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA®) and Certified Financial Planner™ professional (CFP). Through his law firm and independent registered investment advisory company, Victor provides 360º Wealth Protection Strategies for individuals in or nearing retirement.

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