The majority of people spend their entire lives accumulating assets and property. They do so with the intention of leaving these assets and property behind to their loved ones. Unfortunately, without a solid estate plan, your assets may not go to your selected beneficiaries as you intended. Even worse, a simple lawsuit could threaten your … Continue reading
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What To Do If You Are Appointed Guardian Of An Older Adult
Being appointed guardian of a loved one is a serious responsibility. As guardian, you are in charge of your loved one’s well-being and you have a duty to act in his or her best interest. If an adult becomes mentally incapacitated and is incapable of making responsible decisions, the court will appoint a substitute decision … Continue reading
The 2020 Social Security Increase Will Be Smaller Than 2019’s
The Social Security Administration has announced a 1.6 percent increase in benefits in 2020, nearly half of last year’s change. The small rise has advocates questioning whether the government is using the proper method to calculate the cost of living for older Americans and those with disabilities. Cost-of-living increases are tied to the consumer price … Continue reading
Will Trump’s Immigration Policy Cause a Shortage of Caregivers for the Elderly?
As the population ages, the need for caregivers is growing, but the Trump administration’s immigration policies, whatever you may think of them, could have a negative impact on a caregiving industry that is already facing workforce shortages. The Supreme Court is currently considering President Trump’s decision to end the program that protected young undocumented immigrants … Continue reading
Five Tips for Starting Retirement Planning in Your 50s
When it comes to retirement planning, many Americans find themselves underprepared. A majority of baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) and Generation X’ers (born between 1965 and 1978) often end up without retirement savings or don’t have realistic expectations about post-retirement costs. According to the Insured Retirement Institute, only 25 percent of boomers are confident … Continue reading
Why Was I Told To Disinherit My Spouse?
Unfortunately, one spouse will often become ill before the other. In the event that one spouse needs nursing home care, an attorney will often tell the well spouse, often known as a community spouse, to disinherit his or her spouse. Obviously, the thought of disinheriting a spouse is a very emotional and stressful moment in … Continue reading
What Is A Life Estate
The phrase “life estate” often comes up in discussions of Estate and Medicaid planning, but what exactly does it mean? A life estate is a form of joint ownership that allows one person to remain in a house until his or her death, when it passes to the other owner. Life estates can be used … Continue reading
Special Needs Trust Planning Success Story
A person who was referred by their neighbor who is an individual with special needs recently called our office. The person’s son had special needs and the family was hoping to qualify him for public benefits (such as Medicaid and SSI), when they passed away. The family attended a special needs trust workshop that we … Continue reading