It is important to consider who you would trust to manage your finances when you are no longer able to. A power of attorney (POA), otherwise known as an agent to your principal, has the legal authority to represent and…
Most Americans consider real property, like their home, the most significant part of their overall net worth. How the home and other pieces of real property are titled deserves careful consideration. Real estate constitutes the land and any structure, including…
Unfortunately, it is fairly common that seniors fall victim to financial scams. Sadly, the elderly are often taken advantage of by strangers — and sometimes even their own family members. That’s why it’s important that planning is in place to…
Protection of your children’s and grandchildren’s inheritance from creditors can be accomplished through estate planning. A simple way to achieve inheritance protection is through a trust. A trust can pass your wealth bypassing probate. This allows specific trust provisions to…
A complete estate plan must include a will, which is a legal document that disperses your property upon death. If you die without one (intestate), the state will distribute your assets and property via state law and quite possibly at…
As a married couple grows older, let’s use Ginny and George as an example, it is typical that they would like to leave their assets to their extended family when they pass. Unfortunately, Ginny was then diagnosed with cancer. She…
When you say “I do” for a second or third time, the last thing you probably think about is losing money to fund your new spouse’s critical illness. But that could happen. Current costs for long-term care facilities can run…
A home, real property, is for most people the biggest part of their total net worth. How the home and other pieces of real property is titled deserves careful consideration. Real estate constitutes the land and any structure, including vegetation,…
Suppose that your estate plan is all set. It will be taking care of your home, savings, and investments, making sure that your family will get those valuable estate items fairly and efficiently. Your plan will also protect your legacy…
When a loved one dies with a will, there will lays out who shall receive their property, and which person (called the executor) will be in charge of settling the estate. For many reasons, beneficiaries can feel slighted by what…