A Power of Attorney and Your Right to Vote
Your right to vote is a fundamental lynchpin of what it means to be a citizen – yet you could lose your right if you become a ward in a guardianship. Having a strong power of attorney is essential to…
What are the Risks of Property Co-Ownership?
Although owning property with family may let you pass on the asset without going through probate, there are several risks, including taxes, creditor exposure, and loss of control. So when dealing with property, it is important to consider these risks…
Have You Updated Your Kansas Estate Plan?
When was the last time you took a look at your estate plan? You should check your estate planning documents every so often, to make sure they’re still good, especially with big life changes like births, marriages, divorces, and moving…
Understanding the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid
When it comes to federal programs, Medicaid and Medicare, in written form, look alike and they do sound alike but work very differently. Most people who work in healthcare may recognize the acronym LASA, which stands for “look-alike-sound-alike” and is…
The Power of a Will: More Than Just Asset Protection
Did you know that a will does much more than transfer your assets? Care.com’s annual estate planning survey for 2019 found that 57% of U.S. adults do not have a Last Will & Testament (a “Will”). The survey found that…
Before Turning 65 Understand the Answers to these Health and Financial Questions
There is a hefty checklist that you need to address to continue aging successfully. In the United States, turning 65 years of age is a milestone on many levels. Overall, the most crucial thing to do before turning 65 is…
The Pitfalls of Beneficiary Designations
It’s a common misunderstanding that leaving your property to your heirs is a simple process. You make a will or a trust, you do a transfer-on-death deed for your real estate, you put your kids on your bank account, you…
Why Medicaid Matters When Your Ill Spouse Leaves Home
You may see it coming, but realizing you just can’t take care of your ill spouse at home any more can become a very challenging situation. At this emotionally difficult time, the last thing you need is the stress of…
Transitioning from In-Person Medical Appointments to Telehealth Options
In the wake of the global pandemic, the use of video conferencing over wireless devices and remote health tech monitoring is connecting patients to vital health care services. According to the American Hospital Association (AHA), fully 76 percent of US…
A Guide for Holding the Title to Property
It is very common that an individual's net worth includes real property, including their homes, farms, or ranches. How the home and other pieces of real property is titled deserves careful consideration. Real estate constitutes the land and any structure,…