Elder Care & Estate Planning Blog

13
Mar
Estate Planning

Is a Trust the Right Solution for Me?

“Trusts can be very powerful tools to transfer and protect family wealth for future generations…” However, frequently families wind up becoming unhappy with their trusts because it’s the wrong solution, ...

13
Mar
Dementia and Alzheimers Planning

When It’s Time to Have the Talk with Aging Parents

“An important part of caring for your aging parents is understanding their situation and knowing what they want. If you don’t know, then it is up to you to figure ...

13
Mar
Dementia and Alzheimers Planning

Do You Want to live to be 100?

“How do you feel about living until 100?” November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. We would like to remember that when we ask the question, “How do you feel ...

13
Mar
Medicare Medicaid

Will My Medicare Premiums Go Up Next Year?

“A new surcharge tier will kick in for 2019 for people with the highest incomes.” The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has recently announced that most seniors will pay ...

13
Mar
Retirement

Should I Delay Taking my Social Security?

“The one reason not to delay taking Social Security.” Waiting to take Social Security retirement benefits is generally a wise decision. For many seniors, it could increase their monthly payouts ...

13
Mar
Estate Planning

Do I Have All the Beneficiaries Set Up Correctly on My Assets?

“Sometimes, surprises are fun. However, nobody wants estate planning surprises, especially when it’s time for your beneficiaries to inherit your worldly goods.” Pretty much everything you own, transfers in one ...

13
Mar
Probate and Estate Admin

How Can I Simplify the Probate Process for My Family?

Many investments allow an investor to name a beneficiary of the asset upon death. The proper use of this benefit can make a person’s estate plan much more efficient, says ...

13
Mar
Retirement

How Do I Trade Options in My Roth IRA?

The idea behind Roth IRAs sounds almost too good to be true – pay taxes on contributions now, while your tax bracket may be lower, and avoid taxes on capital ...

13
Mar
Estate Planning

How Can a 529 College Savings Plan Work with My Estate Plan?

Part of any estate plan is weighing options for investment of assets through the lens of passing them to others. After all, a will or a trust is essentially a ...

13
Mar
Asset Protection

Should I Have a Prenup Before I Marry?

“Bringing up the ‘P’ word before you marry may be awkward. However, you can always tell your intended, ‘My lawyer made me do it.’” Many people think that prenups (prenuptial ...

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