Elder Care & Estate Planning Blog

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 ...

13
Mar
Estate Planning

What Can I Do If I Was Left Out of a Will?

“Being left out of a will, is not a situation most people want to be in.  However, sometimes when a will comes to light, its contents are unexpected. They can ...

12
Mar
Elder Law

Why Do I Need a Medical Directive?

“If you have not executed a medical directive, I strongly recommend doing so. If you do have a living will, I suggest you review your document periodically to be sure ...

12
Mar
Estate Planning

Is Your Estate Plan on Track?

An estate plan fills four specific roles that otherwise cause confusion and even litigation after a person’s death:  1. It designates an agent to make business decisions and handle the ...

12
Mar
Estate Planning

Is Your Estate Plan Doomsday Ready?

“It is hard to comprehend how someone loses everything in an instant, but it could happen to anyone at any time.” There’s been a lot of news of disasters this ...

12
Mar
Elder Law

How Do I Tell If A Parent is Competent?

“You may have an aging parent with a few memory problems. Your parent may seem to be slipping in a few areas of life but seems OK with everything else.” ...

12
Mar
Retirement

What Should I Be Doing 10 Years Before Retirement?

“Here are five things you should be doing for success, as you enter the retirement red zone.” Investopedia’s recent article, “5 Things to Do 10 Years from Retirement,” explains that ...

12
Mar
Estate Planning

Give the Gift of Estate Planning

“Estate planning can be morbid, and no one wants to think about the end of life during the holiday season. However, that’s all the more reason to start planning now. ...

12
Mar
Estate Planning

Even Young Adults Need Estate Planning

“Young adults can often feel like they’re immortal, but nobody really knows how long they’ve got left, and that’s why estate planning is key at any age.” Those in their ...

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