As many state officials now begin to ease current Covid-19 restrictions, the May 10th Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is considering likewise for nursing-home residents and their families. Since March 13,…
There is a wide range of home health care services available from daily household tasks to medical care. Before identifying a health care service for information, get a clear idea of what you are in the market for, be it…
Probate is the legal process that decides how a person’s assets will be distributed and their debts paid after his or her death. If your loved one owned his or her assets through a well-drafted and properly funded living trust,…
Family members often end up arguing over mom or dad’s favorite items when that parent dies. Arguments can take place over things like a coffee mug, a piece of jewelry or a painting. These types of arguments can be eliminated…
Successfully addressing and legally formalizing inheritance of family values and assets can be challenging, especially if parents wait too long to begin instilling family values. Undoubtedly the best time to teach and empower your children as eventual inheritors of your…
With the price of assisted living rent varying from $2,000 to $5,000 monthly, it’s important to understand the strategies available to help cover these high costs. There are many paths available to offset these costs and the right path for you will determine on the unique circumstances of your past life, current situation, and future wishes.
By Chris DiedlingIf you are engaged and planning a wedding, this is supposed to be one of the happiest times in your life. You are soon to be married to the love of your life and your “happily ever after”…
There has recently been some very unsettling data released regarding middle-income baby boomer retirement care preparedness. A study conducted by The Blackstone Group, an independent research firm, on behalf of Bankers Life Center for a Secure Retirement, forecast that 79% of middle-income baby boomers have NO savings put aside to cover their retirement care.
Although it can be useful to have another party available to keep track of bills when you’re sick or away, adding a child’s name to a bank account may be more of a hassle than it’s worth. Doing so may have unintended consequences for both you and the child.
As you have probably heard by now, keeping physical distance between us is crucial to stop this virus. Call or email us to find out how we can help you complete your estate plan without taking a single step outside…