With so many scams targeting an aging population, how do you protect the elders in your family? Elder exploitation is more prevalent than it has ever been with technology increasing the reach and information access. Unfortunately, exploitation can come from within...
Closing on a new house is exciting. Whether it is your first time, or you are a seasoned homeowner, it is a good idea to brush up on the closing details. There are some common issues that may crop up in the few days leading up to the final signing, and preparing helps...
Many people make the decision to start estate planning early on in life. It can be a prudent decision, especially for young adults starting a family who want to ensure their children will receive proper support in a worst-case scenario. If you do already have an...
Estate planning is an important step to securing generational wealth, but you should also account for how you will cover healthcare costs as you age. The sooner you identify your need for medical cost assistance, the more prepared you will be. Medicaid is different in...
Some Delaware residents never create estate plans, and they often cite similar reasons for failing to do so. Some feel as if they do not have enough assets to make estate planning worthwhile. Others neglect to create estate plans because they do not have children and...
When you take a tour of a house that you want to buy, you expect that what you see is what you get unless the seller tells you otherwise. So if you decide to purchase the property only to find something is missing later on, you might think the seller had misled you....
If you’re reading this, congratulations, you’ve chosen a great state to settle and presumably retire in. Delaware has numerous tax benefits, some of which become important after you pass away and your family distributes your estate. Here are a few things to remember...
Getting older has many advantages, but it also comes with concerns such as taking care of yourself as you do. While managing finances and medical care may be a normal part of life for an independent adult, the aging process can have a significant impact on a person's...
Special needs trusts are a unique estate planning tool that allow certain individuals to receive financial help while still qualifying for public benefits. If you have a friend or relative who has a disability, someone may have asked you to serve as the special needs...
If you are the parent of an adult child who has a disability, you may have little choice but to encourage him or her to apply for public benefits. After all, Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid and other needs-based government programs help Americans with...
