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How Bad Is Caregiver Burnout?

Chief among the findings of a 2022 AARP survey of Nebraska voters is an emphasis on improving support for families providing long-term care services who are likely to suffer from caregiver burnout. Changing workplace policies for employees who serve as caregivers to provide unlimited unpaid work leave as well as increased paid leave for caregiving […]

Posted on: April 24, 2023

Planning for Long-Term Care and Taxes

Many families discover that trying to mitigate the cost of long-term care can conflict with another common retirement concern—reducing taxes for retirees and their heirs.

Posted on: April 20, 2023

Single Parents Need Estate Planning

Nobody likes thinking about what happens if they should become incapacitated or die. However, we all need to have a plan in place for just these possibilities.

Posted on: April 18, 2023

National Healthcare Decisions Day is April 16

On National Healthcare Decisions Day Sponsor of The Conversation Project, The Institute for Healthcare Improvement reminds the public of the importance of having conversations and documenting our healthcare wishes for the future. Advance care planning or an advance directive is a legal document that states a person’s preferences for medical treatment, medical decision-making and end-of-life […]

Posted on: April 16, 2023

Does ‘Spousal Impoverishment’ Protect against Medicaid Recovery?

Seventy percent of those who reach age 65 will need long-term care services or expensive in-home nursing care, and 42% of it nationwide is paid for by Medicaid.

Posted on: April 13, 2023

Estate Planning for Your Digital Legacy

One aspect of your Omaha estate plan that you may not yet have taken into consideration is your digital legacy. Arranging what happens to your digital assets and information when you pass away has become an increasingly essential component of financial literacy — and comprehensive estate planning. According to Pew Research, the number of adults in […]

Posted on: April 11, 2023

When Should I Begin Estate Planning for the Farm?

Far too many people wait to plan until they are in their 70s. Unfortunately, not all of them make it to age 70, and not having a plan can create a lot of unnecessary tension.

Posted on: April 11, 2023

Should You Give Your Children an Inheritance Now?

Retirees should secure themselves first, and if you’re all set there, then consider a few other things, such as the impact on the children and tax issues.

Posted on: April 6, 2023

Transferring Real Estate to Children

For many parents, transferring real estate to their children is an important part of their estate planning process. There are several ways that parents can do this, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.

Posted on: April 4, 2023