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04/30/2021

What to do if Your Estate Plan Requires Modification: There’s nothing quite like the feeling you get when you finally create an estate plan. Not only do you feel better about your future, but the same holds true in regards to your loved ones. But what happens if your estate plan requires modification? Should you ignore this and hope for the best, or take […]

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04/26/2021

Should You Buy Long-Term Care Insurance?: The question of whether or not you should buy long-term care insurance is not always easy to answer. As you address your situation, pay close attention to details including: Your current financial circumstances Your future financial goals Your current health For example, if you’re young and healthy, and also have the money to comfortably purchase […]

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There is a lot to think about in regards to long-term care insurance. Contact us if you have questions and need advice to make the right decision.

04/24/2021

How to Choose a Nursing Home for a Loved One: As your parents age, there’s nothing more stressful than helping them receive the care they need. The same can hold true of other loved ones in your life, such as a spouse or sibling. While it may not be your sole responsibility, there could come a point when you need to help choose a nursing […]

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Do these things when choosing a nursing home for a loved one. Contact us if you have any questions or concerns about the process.

04/23/2021

Economic Fallout from Coronavirus May Provide Opportunities: COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, has been a challenge confronting countries around the world. While healthcare systems have fought the virus, economies have been hurt by the social distancing required to combat the virus. However, there may be an opportunity for those wishing to do certain types of Estate Planning. Read on to learn more.

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COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, has been a challenge confronting countries around the world. While healthcare systems have fought the virus, economies have been hurt by the social distancing required to combat the virus. However, there may be an opportunity for those wishing to do certain types of....

04/21/2021

Irrevocable Medicaid Trusts: Medicaid is a state-federal partnership that provides medical benefit assistance to certain needy people, especially those over 65 years of age. However, you need to meet financial requirements such as asset limits to qualify. Assets in an irrevocable trust not for your benefit typically don’t count as available. Read on to learn more.

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Medicaid is a state-federal partnership that provides medical benefit assistance to certain needy people, especially those over 65 years of age. However, you need to meet financial requirements such as asset limits to qualify. Assets in an irrevocable trust not for your benefit typically don’t cou...

12/18/2020

How Will Your Family Pay Your Final Expenses?: It’s never easy to think about leaving your family behind, but this is sure to come to mind as you create, modify, or review your estate plan. It’s important to answer the question of how your family will pay your final expenses. Without a concrete answer, you could leave them with a large amount of […]

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There are many ways your family can pay your final expenses. Make sure you have a plan in place. Contact us to get on the right track.

12/17/2020

How to Talk to a Parent About Nursing Home Care: You hope that it never happens, but there could come a point when you need to talk to a parent about nursing home care. There’s nothing easy about this, especially if you know that your parent will resist the move into a nursing facility. For this reason, it’s natural for you to put the conversation […]

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Take these steps when talking to a parent about nursing home care. Contact us if you need any assistance with long-term care.

12/14/2020

Preparing for the Unexpected…and the Eventual: The world is an unusual place. Things you’d never expect to happen sometimes actually do happen. There are natural disasters and unusual phenomenon. It’s important to prepare, not just for the unexpected but the eventual, as well.

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The world is an unusual place. Things you’d never expect to happen sometimes actually do happen. There are natural disasters and unusual phenomenon. It’s important to prepare, not just for the unexpected but the eventual, as well.

12/14/2020

What the 2020 Election Could Mean for Your Estate Plan: The November elections are over. What was the outcome of the election? What changes could come about as a result? What do those possible changes mean for your estate plan?

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The November elections are over. What was the outcome of the election? What changes could come about as a result? What do those possible changes mean for your estate plan?

12/09/2020

Estate and Gift Tax: Think About the Future: Regardless of your current stage of life, it’s critical that you focus the proper amount of attention on your tax situation. Furthermore, advanced planning is just as important, as this allows you to avoid trouble in the future (both for you and your family). When it comes to estate and gift taxes, you must consider […]

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Learn more about estate and gift tax to protect your future. Contact us if you have questions or concerns about these taxes.

12/07/2020

Family Owned Businesses: Questions to Answer: Owning a family business can be one of the greatest joys of your life. Not only do you have the opportunity to work with those that you love, but you can also make a good living while doing so. What more could you want? As your family owned business grows, you’re sure to have questions […]

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Estate planning tips and family owned business advice and guidance. Contact us if you have specific questions.

08/21/2020

Planning for the SECURE Act: The SECURE Act passed in late December. The SECURE Act changes some lifetime rules, but the biggest change concerns rules for beneficiaries. The first article in this series examined the SECURE Act. This article examines some planning strategies for dealing with the SECURE Act. Read on to learn more.

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The SECURE Act passed in late December. The SECURE Act changes some lifetime rules, but the biggest change concerns rules for beneficiaries. The first article in this series examined the SECURE Act. This article examines some planning strategies for dealing with the SECURE Act. Read on to learn more...