Use Estate Planning to Prepare for Cognitive Decline
Data from sources like the U.S. Census Bureau shows in no uncertain terms that the U.S. population has grown older over the prior two decades.
May 18, 2023
How an Annuity Beneficiary Works
Who you choose as the annuity beneficiary may impact how the annuity income is taxed if you pass away.
May 9, 2023
Avoid these Medical Power of Attorney Mistakes
Everyone age 18 and over should have a health care proxy document signed (think children off to college, and yourself, not just an elderly parent).
May 4, 2023
Adding Children to Joint Account can have Unintended Consequences
Joint accounts may seem like an effective way to prepare if parents need help with finances as they get older, but unexpected problems could crop up.
May 2, 2023
‘When’ play Major role in Retirement
People approaching retirement ponder numerous questions. However, I’ve found that many of the most important questions revolve around the word ‘when.’
April 19, 2023
Single Parents Need Estate Planning
Nobody likes thinking about what happens if they should become incapacitated or die. However, we all need to have a plan in place for just these possibilities.
April 18, 2023
Safeguarding Digital Assets in Estate Planning
Cryptocurrency has become a new wrinkle in the development of an estate plan.
April 12, 2023
TODs can Derail an Estate Plan if not Coordinated
A primary benefit of using TOD/POD designations is that assets held in the account will pass automatically to the beneficiary without having to go through probate.
April 11, 2023
Asset Protection Trusts can address Long Term Care
The idea of asset protection for the purposes of protecting against long-term care costs is becoming both more sought-after and more necessary.
April 5, 2023
New changes to 529 Plans provide more Options
A type of education savings account called a 529 plan is just one of several tools families can use to prepare for the growing costs of higher education. While these plans can be beneficial for almost anyone since they let funds saved for education compound on a tax-free basis provided they’re used for eligible education expenses, individuals who live in states with special tax breaks for contributions tend to fare the best.
April 3, 2023