Elder Care & Estate Planning Blog

14
Mar
Estate Planning

Is My Social Security Income Taxed?

“How much of your Social Security income is taxable?” Based on the amount of your Social Security benefits and other income–including tax-free interest on municipal bonds and certain other excludable ...

14
Mar
Estate Planning

What’s an Ethical Will?

“Sometimes an inheritance is more about the legacy than the assets being passed down, and sometimes it’s a little bit of both.” An ethical will, also known as a “legacy ...

14
Mar
Estate Planning

Are You in the “Sandwich Generation”?

“Have you ever wondered if you are part of the sandwich generation?” The “sandwich generation” is a generation of people, who are usually in their 30s, 40s and 50s. They ...

14
Mar
Asset Protection

What is JTWROS?

There are all sorts of acronyms in professional language. Some are common enough that the average person is familiar, but some are virtually unheard of. If you haven’t heard of ...

14
Mar
Retirement

Single Seniors Require Special Planning

“Estate planning and long-term care are two aspects of retirement that can take on more importance for older singles.” For seniors who are single and childless, a lack of a ...

14
Mar
Retirement

Where is the Worst Place to Retire?

“High taxes and cost of living make these states undesirable for retirees, according to Bankrate.com.”A state’s taxes and cost of living are the most critical factors when deciding where to ...

14
Mar
Probate and Estate Admin

Kentucky Appellate Court Decides Payable On Death Issue

“KRS 391.315(1)(a) provides the funds remaining in a joint account at the death of a party belong to the surviving party.” In a 2018 case, Coe v. Schick, the Kentucky ...

14
Mar
Asset Protection

Why Do a 529 Plan for My Kid?

“Investing in your child’s education early can position them to take advantage of the numerous opportunities that will shape their future.” A 529 college plan is a great way to ...

14
Mar
Estate Planning

Do You Have a Ticking Time Bomb in Your Estate Plan?

Blog last updated on June 21, 2021. When you create an estate plan with an attorney or financial advisor, you will be asked to name several people to act on ...

14
Mar
Medicare Medicaid

Do You Know What’s NOT Covered by Medicare?

Most individuals can put in for Medicare three months before the month they turn 65. There are two parts to it: unhelpfully labeled Part A and Part B. Essentially, Part ...

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