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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

What Are the Basics About Trusts?

The more you read the trust, the more familiar you will become with the key provisions.

Posted on: July 19, 2019

Why is an Advance Directive so Important with Dementia?

When it comes to the prospect of dementia, advance directives are critical because the disease is progressive.

Posted on: July 18, 2019

Government Programs That Can Pay for Some Caregiver Services

The government realized it can be far less expensive to provide services that allow a person to continue living at home, rather than pay for residence in a nursing home.

Posted on: July 12, 2019

What Do I Need to Know About Special Needs Trusts?

Anyone with a child with special needs understands the need to prepare for the future. A trust is always a good place to start and figuring out a savings goal for that trust is a key part to your planning.

Posted on: July 11, 2019

How To Avoid Senior Financial Abuse

After decades of financial independence, many adults cannot imagine a future in which they can no longer perform daily financial tasks without help.

Posted on: July 10, 2019

What’s Not Covered by Medicare?

It's important to understand that Medicare Part A and Part B leave some pretty significant gaps in your health-care coverage.

Posted on: July 5, 2019

Thinking about Aging? Will You Need Long Term Care?

On average, men need help for 2.2 years, while women need help for 3.7 years.

Posted on: July 2, 2019

How Power of Attorney Can Help Unravel an Estate Mess

Your daughter owned a home. She died, leaving one child. No changes have been made to the house title, but the mortgage company refers to her estate and the tax assessor has put her son on the tax account. You desire to help sort out the situation and think the power of attorney will help.

Posted on: June 27, 2019

Long Term Care Decisions Cause Challenges for Families

Very often, a lack of planning and insufficient assets leaves families with few options for their loved one’s final years of care, which is likely to be expensive.

Posted on: June 20, 2019

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