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“Putting your affairs in order” probably brings making a will and other plans for your assets to mind -- but that’s only one component of an effective plan for your future. You should also have a health care proxy in place and an agent designated to act on your...
Estate planning is essential for all couples, yet it is even more so if you are not married. Spouses have more rights in certain areas than unmarried partners. Family members who disapprove of your partner or situation may take advantage of this to put their interests...
Medicaid is sometimes a frustrating topic for people who have a significant number of assets. The last thing you want to have to do is to spend down your assets to qualify. Spending down your assets means that there will be fewer to pass on to your loved ones after...
If you haven't done so already, then you'll want to start thinking about the estate planning process the moment that you find out that you're having a baby or adopting a child. One of perhaps the most important decisions you'll need to make is whom you want to appoint...
Going through a divorce changes every aspect of your life, for better and for worse. If you are currently navigating a divorce, you may be trying to handle the logistical and emotional aspects at the same time. While this is difficult, it is often necessary in order...
One of the things that many people don’t consider as they age is how to protect their assets if they need to enter into a nursing home or seek long-term care. When you start planning for your long-term care needs, an asset protection plan can help you qualify for...
Did you know that probate costs anywhere from $15,000 to $20,000 on average? Failing to complete your estate planning documents could lead to your estate going into probate and costing thousands of dollars to resolve. These high costs are directly related to...
People often assume that estate planning is really just something to think about well after they’re “over the hill.” Many wait to do serious planning until they’re in their 50s and 60s after their own children have left the house and they’ve become grandparents. ...
Most decedents' estates go through the probate process once they pass away. While the probate process in each jurisdiction varies, its adjudication often takes between several months to several years. A court's caseload can affect how long it takes to probate an...
Many people with concerns over asset protection and long-term care planning place their homes in their children's names to legally divest themselves of the asset. This may or may not be a good idea for you, depending on your unique financial situation, but you should...
