Most of us know what a service animal is, but the use of emotional support animals is becoming more common. An emotional support animal is a companion animal that provides benefits to a person who has an emotional or mental…
Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is an important decision and should be carefully considered. It is important for families to take the time to explore nursing home options and to carefully assess the nursing home facilities in…
According to a recent government report, available here, Medicare and Social Security are at risk of insolvency. Unless action is taken, Social Security will exceed its income by 2020, whereas Medicare is projected to exceed its hospital insurance fund by 2026.…
A family caregiving meeting is an essential tool when dealing with the care of an aging loved one. These meetings are beneficial for helping to keep all family members abreast of decisions that need to be made along with changes…
The elephant in the room that no one talks about. This somewhat tired metaphor references an unseen but very much felt significant issue that everyone knows exists but no one wants to talk about. In estate planning it is without…
Have you tried to communicate with your family in your planning documents? Most people do not communicate with their children about what is to happen with their property when they die. Even more important, few people communicate with descendants, including…
Kansas law provides that if you are a plan participant in a retirement plan that is qualified under the internal revenue code, such as an IRA or 401(k) plan that these funds and investments are exempt from the claims of…
A small privately-owned business (a business with only a few shareholders or interest holders) is sometimes referred to as a closely-held business. The ownership is held typically by those actually involved in the business. The owners are often either family…
We actively participate with successor Trustees in conducting the Trust Administration after the death of the person who established the trust. There are a number of things we review with someone who is named as a successor Trustee before having…
Should you leave property, assets and investments to children or beneficiaries outright? When asked a question like this, we often tell our clients that we want them to understand what can be done to protect assets, and that leaving assets…