Long-Term Care Planning, Part 2
Your Funding OptionsThe first part of planning for long-term care is realizing that, a) most of us will need this kind of...
Author: Editorial
Leaving Assets to Minor Children
Minor Children as BeneficiariesNo parent wants to think about leaving their minor children behind in the event of a tragedy;...
Making Awkward Financial Discussions Easier for Everyone
Making Awkward Financial Discussions Easier for EveryoneDo you have someone in your life such as a spouse, a parent, your...
Caution: Writing Your Own Deed to Avoid Probate Can Lead to Unintended Consequences
One common way to avoid probate of real estate after the owner dies is to hold the title to the property in joint names with...
Social Security Traps That Cost You Money
Most people assume that Social Security will take care of them when they retire; however, some things that people do...
The Best Inheritance is Still Family Values and Family History
According to a 2012 study sponsored by Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America, baby boomers and senior citizens...
Planning for Long-Term Care of Veterans and Surviving Spouses with VA Benefits
When a wartime veteran or a surviving spouse needs long-term care, VA benefits will help pay for this long-term care. Many...
Estate Planning Tips for Young Families
When we are young, we think that we have all the time in the world to do "adult" things such as planning for retirement,...
Travel Smart: Update Your Estate Plan Before You Travel
Are you planning a big trip this year? If so, you may have already begun jotting down your travel to-do list to make sure...
How Qualifying for Medicaid Will (or Won’t) Affect Your Estate Plan
For many seniors, few things are more intimidating than the thought of a required stay in a nursing home. In addition to the...