If you are in your 20s or 30s, it is crucial to focus on various facets of your financial future. From your career to marriage, retirement and investments, young adults should pay close attention to a number of immediate and long-term issues. Sometimes, younger adults...
Elder Law
Special needs trusts and age restrictions
Whether you struggle with a disability and want to protect your eligibility for government assistance that you depend on or you want to create a special needs trust on behalf of your disabled loved one, it is pivotal to understand how this estate planning option...
Miller trusts and Medicaid benefits
If you count on Medicaid to help you with respect to long-term care services, it is crucial to understand that you could lose your eligibility if your income exceeds a certain limit. If you find yourself in this position currently, or you have concerns about losing...
When’s a good time to update an estate plan?
Ten years from now, you might be living in a new state or a whole new country. You might get married or have more children. People will come in and out of your life. Our lives are always changing. If you are not careful, your estate plan could become out of date. It...
When should I rent out my home?
Many Americans with property wonder if it would be better to sell it or rent it in the current market. While much depends on outside factors, there are certain signs that renting may be a better idea than selling. Of course, a lot comes down to number-crunching and if...
3 questions to ask a potential healthcare agent
Even if you have enjoyed a healthy life so far, you simply cannot predict what might happen in the future. Indeed, an unexpected illness or catastrophic injury can cause your overall health to decline rapidly. You even eventually may become incapable of making your...
Common types of elder exploitation
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...
How to minimize issues at the closing
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...
3 things to add to your estate plan before retirement
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...
4 frequently asked questions about Medicaid planning
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...
