Month: March 2022

When your time comes, will you feel comfortable with who receives your estate and how the process is managed? Would it be prudent to place restrictions on how the gift is received? When planning an estate, inheritance is a privilege, not a right.   How will your estate best be distributed? If you have children, should […]Continue reading

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“If you’re a caregiver, part of your job may be to keep track of your loved one’s legal affairs. And you probably know—or are learning—that’s a big responsibility.” AARP provides more detailed content and checklists for this piece.   Do you have the proper documents? Will Health Care Power of Attorney Medical Durable Power of […]Continue reading

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It’s no surprise that couples disagree throughout their marriage. For the most part, those differences can be resolved relatively quickly, but common ground can feel very far off when it comes to estate planning. A few critical considerations can influence how you select and communicate your intentions to your beneficiaries. Moreover, the spectrum of complexities […]Continue reading

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Many wealth advisors suggest their clients don’t have a long-term care plan in place. Yet, people ages 65 and older currently have a 70% chance of needing long-term care services, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It’s advisable to start preparing for long-term care costs between ages 40 – 50. But […]Continue reading

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Wills and trusts are both estate-planning tools that can help ensure your assets are protected and bequeathed to your heirs. However, the transfer process becomes more involved when passing wealth to a subsequent generation. We highly recommend consulting with a legal advisor since both of these are legal documents and there are a number of state-specific requirements […]Continue reading

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