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What Changes Will Be Made to Social Security This Year?

Here are five Social Security changes for 2020 that could impact your monthly take-home income.

Posted on: September 10, 2019

How Will Baby Boomers Handle “Long-Term Caregiving?

Nine in 10 baby boomers, who expect to be caregivers, say they are willing to make significant lifestyle changes in order to care for a family member or loved one, the Bankers Life Center for a Secure Retirement reported Thursday.

Posted on: September 6, 2019

Can You Protect Your Home If You Need Medicaid?

If you are single or are a widow or widower and will likely never return home after moving into a Medicaid certified nursing home, the house can be sold, and planning might be done with the proceeds of the sale.

Posted on: September 5, 2019

Can a Trust Be Amended?

In their trust they leave each other their share upon death and then I would be trustee when my last parent dies. I’m really concerned about this whole deal.

Posted on: September 3, 2019

Preparing for the Legal and Medical Aspects of End-of-Life

We plan for so many transitions in life: births, graduations, weddings, retirement and moves. We want these transitions to go smoothly and be as comfortable and easy as possible.

Posted on: August 30, 2019

Why an Attorney Should Help with a Medicaid Application

Many seniors and their families don’t use a lawyer to plan for long-term care or Medicaid, often because they’re afraid of the cost.

Posted on: August 28, 2019

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

BEST OF OMAHA!

The annual BEST OF OMAHA voting is now open for the 2020 award season. We were privileged to be the First Place Winners in the category of Estate Planning for 2019, and we’d love to do it again with your help! Being BEST OF OMAHA fits perfectly with our mission and core values. Our MISSION […]

Posted on: July 25, 2019