COVID-19 UPDATE: If You Have Not Yet Named Someone with Medical Power of Attorney, Do It Now
In these uncertain times, it’s more important than ever to have your legal, financial and medical ducks in a row. Sadly, when serious illness strikes it is usually quite rapid and often unexpected. In these times, however, we do have forewarning that we are all at risk of contracting COVID-19, the coronavirus.
Covid -19 UPDATE: CDC Updates Coronavirus Guidance for Businesses
C19 UPDATE: CDC Updates Coronavirus Guidance for Businesses As we learn more about the coronavirus the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is updating the guidance they give to business owners and employers. They issued updates on Friday, March 21st to include Updated cleaning and disinfection guidance Updated best practices for conducting social distancing Updated strategies…
Do I Have to Pay Taxes on My Inheritance?
An inheritance is not subject to income taxes.
Am I Too Young to Remain in House Inherited from Mom?
After someone dies and the estate is settled, how long can the deceased’s name remain on the deed?
How is a Guardianship Determined?
Although various degrees of control may accompany a limited guardianship, our discussion here applies to a general guardianship, which includes full control of an individual’s person and property.
The Need for Long-Term Care Insurance
Healthcare is a major expense for seniors, so much so that recent estimates put the average cost of it at $387,644 throughout retirement for the typical 65-year-old couple retiring today. While that figure may seem astronomical, it actually doesn’t account for a related expense that many seniors will inevitably face: long-term care.
Dad’s Will and Trust at Odds?
A will and a trust are separate legal documents that typically share a common goal of facilitating a unified estate plan. While these two items ideally work in tandem, since they are separate documents, they sometimes run in conflict with one another–either accidentally or intentionally.
How Do I Avoid Unintentionally Disinheriting a Family Member?
Do you want to disinherit your loved ones? Then simply name the wrong person on your beneficiary forms. That sounds too simple, yes, but everyday individuals die leaving their financial assets to the wrong person.
How Will the New SECURE Act Impact My IRAs and 401(k)?
A new law could affect the IRAs and 401(k)s of millions of Americans in 2020.
Five Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid
Five of the most common mistakes are easy to avoid with the right information and support, as well as a little creativity.