When you plan your estate, you facilitate the asset transfers that will take place after your passing, but there is another consideration. You should take the right steps along the way to preserve … [Read more...] about An Overview of Asset Protection Planning
Are you going to be making an inheritance planning decision that may not sit well with your children or someone else that will be expecting a bequest? If you answer this question in the … [Read more...] about Take These Precautions to Prevent an Estate Challenge
The Medicaid program can play a key role during the final years of your life if you want to preserve your legacy for the benefit of your loved ones. This program will pay for long-term care, and … [Read more...] about Five Things You Need to Know About Medicaid Planning
Some people are confused by the term “elder law attorney.” Why would older people need a special type of lawyer? This is understandable, but there are certain legal and financial matters that … [Read more...] about Why Do You Need an Elder Law Attorney?
People often harbor misconceptions about the taxes that can be levied on inheritances. You may have heard the term “inheritance tax,” and you have undoubtedly heard mention of an estate tax. Some … [Read more...] about Inheritance Tax vs. Estate Tax
People often hear about “simple solutions” that you can use to piece together your estate plan. They hear a few things about the drawbacks of probate and why you may want to avoid it, and they buy … [Read more...] about Patchwork Estate Plans Are Risky at Best
Statistics show that most people do not have estate plans in place, and this even applies to older Americans. Just 47.9 percent of individuals that are 55 five years of age and up have estate plans in … [Read more...] about Estate Planning Demystified
We always emphasize the fact that estate planning is important for all adults, regardless of your sexual orientation, your relationship status, or your age. At one time, it was absolutely essential … [Read more...] about Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples
© 2021 All Rights Reserved After my mother died in 2012, my sister and I divvied up our parents’ household furnishings, personal effects, family photos, and so on. My first choice was the … [Read more...] about Your “Stuff” and Your Estate Plan
It is said that death and taxes are the two certainties of life. Everyone anticipates April 15th every year, and they take the appropriate steps to prepare themselves for this certainty. However, … [Read more...] about 2021 Survey Gauges Estate Planning Preparedness
