There are Burial Benefits Available to Veterans
Veterans Affairs officials want to remind vets that some department benefits extend not only for the rest of their lives, but also after they pass away.
March 28, 2023
Planning to Protect your Pet after Death
Although in the past it may not have been the norm to provide for animals in our estate planning, times have changed.
March 27, 2023
What are the Responsibilities of a Legal Guardian?
A guardian is someone who is appointed by the courts to assist another with their personal and medical affairs.
February 22, 2023
ABLE Accounts are a lifesaver for Special Needs Children
If you have a child or grandchild with disabilities, one of your biggest worries is what will happen when you are no longer around to provide aid.
February 16, 2023
Documents needed for Advance Care Planning
Depending on their medical condition, persons with dementia are often capable of making their own decisions regarding legal aspects, such as advance care planning.
February 8, 2023
Avoid leaving Co-op Ownership to Heirs
In most cases, a co-op board has enormous latitude to approve or deny the transfer of a unit’s shares and proprietary lease.
January 25, 2023
How the Guardianship Process Works
If you haven’t had any experience with guardianship for adults with dementia, it’s likely you don’t understand just how complex it is. You are not alone.
January 17, 2023
Qualified Charitable Distributions Reduce Tax Burden
A qualified charitable distribution is a direct transfer of traditional IRA funds to a qualified charity.
January 16, 2023
Avoid Leaving Residual Assets Behind
In simple terms, a residuary estate is any part of your estate that hasn’t been distributed to your heirs through a last will and testament.
January 4, 2023
A Durable Power of Attorney is Essential
Without a power of attorney, your spouse, children or friends will probably have to petition the court to step in on your behalf.
December 29, 2022