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How to Plan for Long-Term Care Costs

A one-bedroom apartment in an assisted-living facility will cost you $194 per day–or about $71,000 per year. A home health aide will set you back $25 per hour, or $1,000 for a 40-hour week. Not scared yet?

Posted on: August 23, 2019

Advance Planning Key for Alzheimer’s Patients

Talks about money and long-term care wishes can be tough enough. However, when a loved one is suffering from memory loss, advocates say there is no time to waste.

Posted on: August 22, 2019

Estate Planning Smooths Life’s Bumpy Road

It was reported on the news recently that some of Aretha Franklin’s family members have found what they believe to be her will. It was handwritten, stained and crumpled up in a couch. The courts may or may not choose to honor it, depending on whether or not they are able to verify its authenticity.

Posted on: August 21, 2019

What Do I Need to Know Before Becoming an Estate Executor?

While it is an honor to be selected as an executor, executing a will takes more work than you might think.

Posted on: August 20, 2019

Dissolving the Mystery of Probate

Probate is not always an efficient process. However, it is the way to properly dispose of an individual’s property after they have died. It gives the necessary stamp of approval that the will is legitimate, and the executor has been confirmed.

Posted on: August 19, 2019

What Are the Biggest Estate Planning Questions I Need to Answer?

The word “estate” conjures images of great wealth, which may be one of the reasons so many people don’t develop estate plans. Afterall, they’re not rich, so why make the effort?

Posted on: August 16, 2019

Protecting Your Family’s Inheritance

We all want the best for our family. We work hard to provide for them. Make sure your hard work continues to provide for them once you are gone, by investing in thoughtful estate planning.

Posted on: August 15, 2019

What Estate Planning Documents Do I Need, When I’m Diagnosed with a Serious Illness?

If you or a loved one is living with a chronic disease, such as Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, or Alzheimer’s, your estate planning likely should reflect that challenge.

Posted on: August 14, 2019

Avoiding a Family Feud When Choosing a Power of Attorney

Deciding who gets the power of attorney is an important step for parents looking to organize their estate and plan for a future without them.

Posted on: August 13, 2019

What is Portability and How Does It Impact Estate Planning?

There is often a great deal of confusion about the term “estate taxes” when someone passes away. What exactly are they? Who pays them? When are estate taxes due? How do they get paid and to whom?

Posted on: August 12, 2019