Elder Care & Estate Planning Blog

13
Mar
Elder Law

What Do I Do to Obtain a Guardianship?

Independence is important for seniors. No one wants to give that up, until it’s absolutely a necessity. However, could a situation arise where a person has been appointed to be ...

13
Mar
Estate Planning

Which Half of the Country Are You In? The Part With a Will or the Part Without One?

“According to a caring.com survey, only 42 percent of U.S. adults have estate planning documents, including a will.” Like many Americans, Aretha Franklin failed to draft a will. More than ...

13
Mar
Elder Law

Tips on How to Prevent Elder Abuse

“One report estimates that one in 10 seniors have suffered financial abuse.” You probably know that we’re more susceptible to making bad decisions as we get older and our brain ...

13
Mar
Estate Tax Planning

What’s the Difference Between Property Tax Base and Cost Basis?

Your house has a property tax base that is occasionally reassessed and changed by the state or local government, and it also has a cost basis that affects capital gains ...

13
Mar
Retirement

Are You One of the Many with No Retirement Savings?

“The National Institute for Retirement Security examines the retirement account balances, or lack thereof, for all working-age individuals.” Can you believe that the “typical working American” doesn’t have any retirement ...

13
Mar
Asset Protection

Do You Have Enough Life Insurance?

“You need life insurance, if your death would hurt anyone financially. For many people, one policy is enough.  However, for some, two or more make sense. Your needs should drive ...

13
Mar
Retirement

Should I Take My Social Security at 62?

Delaying Social Security to age 65 or later could end up costing you more money in taxes than it provides in bigger checks. Behind every retirement plan built around Social ...

13
Mar
Estate Planning

Do You Have a Will Yet?

“Of course, you know you should have a will. Then why do so many people procrastinate on getting a will?” There’s news of a celebrity dying without a will nearly ...

13
Mar
Estate Planning

What Happens If I Don’t Have a Will?

“Without a will, a deceased person’s loved ones are left to wonder about their intentions, their emotions and their connections.” With all the tributes and remembrances for Aretha Franklin over ...

13
Mar
Retirement

Build Your Retirement Confidence

“Though retirement can be an exciting milestone to look forward to, for many older Americans, the thought of leaving the workforce is overwhelmingly stressful.” A big part of the stress ...

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