Avoiding Inheritance Mistakes
When a loved one passes away, dealing with the death and receiving an inheritance is an emotional time. The loss of a loved one is sad, but the influx of funds can bring joy or relief. It can be hard…
When a loved one passes away, dealing with the death and receiving an inheritance is an emotional time. The loss of a loved one is sad, but the influx of funds can bring joy or relief. It can be hard…
A guardianship is defined as one or multiple people acting on behalf of someone else. The guardian is the person(s) with the power to make decisions, and the person with a disability is the adult who needs help with their…
Many US seniors are struggling with financial insecurity due to the current inflationary pressures. Aside from cutting back on unnecessary expenses, many retirees or near-retirement individuals should look to existing government programs to possibly qualify to receive assistance and reduce…
More often than not the right way to divide assets is equally among children. Yet, in some families, each child receiving the same inheritance can be inappropriate, deplete the estate’s assets due to ensuing litigation, or cause other family issues…
A recent federal court decision now allows some Medicare beneficiaries to appeal previous decisions that were made regarding their patient status. The Underlying Issue When Medicare patients go to a hospital, they often enter through the emergency department. The physician…
Making sound financial and healthcare decisions as you age can become challenging due to diminished mental capacity or declining health. Everyone should develop an estate plan to protect themselves and their families. Putting these five must-have legal documents in place…
Our world is full of stress, and we are constantly bombarded with bad news, injuries, and illnesses. Chronic pain can be especially stressful. So finding ways to release and cope with pain and stress help people live longer, happier lives.…
The ability to make informed and meaningful decisions regarding a parent’s life often declines as they age. This growing inability may occur due to Alzheimer’s disease, other forms of dementia, mental illness, stroke, brain injury, or other severe health or…
Service members and veterans who qualify for SSDI and SSI may be able to receive fast-track processing. The American Association for Retired Persons (AARP) provides links covering SSDI and SSI, presenting a current and brief overview of the two programs,…
Most estate planning attorneys can help you avoid probate altogether or minimize its impact. Probate proceedings are part of the public record and can be very time-consuming and expensive. However, in nearly every case, some probate is necessary, so it…